Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester United vs Brighton on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO |
Manchester United vs Brighton |
| WHAT |
FA Cup |
| WHEN |
11:30am ET / 7:30am PT • Sunday, January 11, 2026
|
| WHERE |
ESPN+ |
| STREAM |
WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
The FA Cup third round features a marquee matchup as Manchester United and Brighton square off in a tie that feels more like a Premier League fixture, with both teams still near the top despite recent inconsistency.
United enter amid lingering doubts following disappointing outings against weaker opposition, while Brighton bring confidence after a strong showing against Manchester City and aim to ride that momentum forward—making this a must-watch game no fan should miss.
More details on how to watch
With
ESPN+, you can watch Manchester United vs Brighton and tons more soccer games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.
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