Here are all of the details of where you can watch Manchester United vs Manchester City on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Manchester United vs Manchester City |
| WHAT | English Premier League |
| WHEN | 7:30am ET / 4:30am PT • Saturday, Jauary 17, 2026 |
| WHERE | DirecTV Stream, Sling, USA Network and Universo |
| STREAM | FREE TRIAL |
Match Overview
The spotlight shifts to Manchester this weekend with bragging rights and momentum on the line in a matchup that always delivers drama. City come in carrying the weight of expectations, powered by their relentless attack and focused on staying firmly in the Premier League title race, even as a few uncertainties linger beneath the surface.
United, on the other hand, face mounting scrutiny after recent setbacks, but derby days have a way of rewriting narratives, and the Red Devils will be desperate to channel emotion and urgency into a season-defining response. With intensity guaranteed and storylines everywhere you look, this is one showdown that deserves your full attention—don’t miss a minute of it.
More details about watching the game on DirecTV Stream
With DirecTV Stream, you can watch Manchester United vs Manchester City and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick as well as Google TV, Samsung and Peloton.
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