Manchester United vs Arsenal: kick-off time, how to watch, Live stream - August 17, 2025

The opening round of the English Premier League promises a thrilling showdown as Manchester United take on Arsenal. We've got all the details on when and where you can catch this blockbuster match.

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Manchester United vs Arsenal: Key match facts

Last season, Manchester United endured a disappointing campaign, finishing in 15th place. Over 38 rounds, they collected just 42 points and failed to claim any silverware. In preparation for the new season, United played seven friendlies: they won four, drew twice, and lost once. The squad has been reinforced in the off-season, most notably with the signing of striker Benjamin Šeško.

Arsenal have also bolstered their attacking line, with Viktor Gyökeres set to continue his career at the London club. During pre-season, the Gunners played five friendlies, winning three and losing two. Arsenal are once again among the main title contenders and are determined to finally lift the trophy, having finished runners-up in each of the past three seasons.

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Match date, time and venue

The opening matchday clash between Manchester United and Arsenal will take place on Sunday, August 17, at Old Trafford, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 Central European Time.

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Kickoff times in different countries around the world:

• Los Angeles 8:30

• New York 11:30

• Panama 11:30

• Toronto 11:30

• Port of Spain 12:30

• London 16:30

• Yaoundé 16:30

• Abuja 16:30

• Cape Town 18:30

• New Delhi 21:00

• Sydney 1:30

• Kiribati 3:30

Manchester United vs Arsenal: where to watch the match online

Broadcasters vary by country. We have prepared a list of channels where you can watch the match in your country.

• Australia - Optus Sport

• Cameroon - SuperSport

• Canada - fuboTV Canada

• Kenya - SuperSport

• Nigeria - SuperSport

• South Africa - SuperSport

• Uganda - SuperSport

• United Kingdom - Sky Sports, TNT Sports

• United States - NBC Sports

Other countries:

• Algeria - beIN Sports

• Angola - SuperSport

• Anguilla - ESPN

• Antigua and Barbuda - ESPN

• Barbados - ESPN

• Belize - Paramount+

• Botswana - SuperSport

• British Virgin Islands - ESPN

• Cayman Islands - ESPN

• China - Migu

• Dominica - ESPN

• Fiji - Digicel

• Gambia - SuperSport

• Ghana - SuperSport

• Grenada - ESPN

• India - JioStar

• Ireland - Premier Sports, Sky Sports, TNT Sports

• Jamaica - ESPN

• Kiribati - Digicel

• Lesotho - SuperSport

• Liberia - SuperSport

• Madagascar - SuperSport

• Malawi - SuperSport

• Marshall Islands - Digicel

• Mauritius - SuperSport

• Namibia - SuperSport

• Nauru - Digicel

• Palau - Digicel

• Palestine - beIN SPORTS

• Panama - ESPN

• Rwanda - SuperSport

• Saint Lucia - ESPN

• Samoa - Digicel

• Sierra Leone - SuperSport

• Singapore - Star Hub

• Solomon Islands - Sky Sport

• South Sudan - beIN Sports

• Sudan - beIN Sports

• Tanzania - SuperSport

• Tonga - Digicel

• Trinidad and Tobago - ESPN

• Tuvalu - Digicel

• Zambia - SuperSport

• Zimbabwe - SuperSport