Manchester City vs Chelsea, English Premier League, FREE Live Stream: Time, Channel

The four-time defending English Premier League champions are heading for No. 5 as Manchester City opens its 2024/25 season with a Sunday match against Chelsea. The game is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET and will be televised on NBC and streamed on demand.

• Regard: Live streams of the Manchester City vs Chelsea match are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), and SlingTV (1st month discount). The match will also be streamed on Peacock ($7.99+/month).

Manchester City vs Chelsea

The duels in the English Premier League at a glance

When: Sunday, August 18, 11:30 a.m. ET (4:30 p.m. in London)

Where: Stamford Bridge, London, England

TV channels: NBC and Telemundo

Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | SlingTV (1st month discount) | Peacock (starting at $7.99/month)

Manchester City will be looking to do what has already become a habit and top the Premier League for much of the coming season. The Citizens overwhelmed Arsenal and Liverpool last season with relentless, consistent victories, pulling away in what was once a three-team race. The star-studded cast is once again at the heart of Man City's championship hopes, starting with Erling Haaland, the league's top scorer with 27 goals, and the outstanding play of Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Rodri in midfield.

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Chelsea are rumored to be looking to further increase their firepower to give themselves a better shot at the Premier League title. Chelsea finished sixth in the league last season with a record of 18-9-11 and 63 points, including five straight wins to end the season. Chelsea have played Man City as well as any team in the Premier League in 2023-24, losing 1-0 in their third meeting and drawing 1-1 and 4-4 in the previous two games.

Manchester City and Chelsea kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBC. Live streams are available on FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), and SlingTV (1st month discount).

The game will also be streamed on Peacock ($7.99+/month).