Chelsea vs Manchester City live stream sees the away team begin their campaign for a fifth consecutive Premier League title. Can new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca ruin his former boss's day? You can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
Chelsea vs Man City live stream, date, time, channels
Chelsea vs Man City live stream takes place (Sunday 18th August).
► Time: 4:30pm BST / 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT / 1:30am AEST (August 19)
• WE – Watch on Peacock/NBC via Sling TV/Fubo
• UNITED KINGDOM — Watch on Sky Sports
• Watch anywhere – to try NordVPN 100% Risk-Free
Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Pedro Neto are among Chelsea's new arrivals, with more expected to arrive before the transfer window closes at the end of August. Unfortunately, pre-season preparation has been less fruitful. Chelsea have only won once, against Club America of Mexico, and lost 4-2 to Sunday's opponents in the United States earlier this month. Can they avoid a repeat of that this weekend?
Things are much quieter on the blue side of Manchester, with Brazilian winger Savinho the only new signing so far at the Etihad. The 20-year-old was brought in from fellow City Football Group member Girona, but that may not be the end of the club's summer business. Julian Alvarez has left for Atletico Madrid and the transfer fee, believed to be €75 million, has given Pep Guardiola some freedom to shop around. Even without any additions, Man City still have a squad that is more than capable of challenging for the 2024/25 title.
This game is arguably the most important of the opening weekend, so don't miss it! Plus, make sure you don't miss any of the Premier League action with our guide on how to watch Premier League live streams.
Watch Chelsea vs Man City from anywhere
Are you away from home at the moment and can't watch football with your usual subscription?
You can still watch Chelsea vs Man City live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country, no matter where you are in the world. This makes it ideal for viewers on holiday or on business trips. Our favourite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are away from the United States but want to check your usual US service, select United States from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to one of the services listed below that broadcasts football and watch the match.
Watch Chelsea vs Man City in USA
Soccer fans in the United States can watch Chelsea vs Man City live on Peacock, NBC's streaming service. To watch, you'll need to sign up for a Premium ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month, which also removes some ads) subscription.
If you're outside the US but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch the Chelsea vs Man City live stream using a VPN such as NordVPN.
This game is also live on NBC, which is available through Sling TV (in select cities) and Fubo. Sling starts at $40/month, but you may have to pay $5 more depending on your location. New users typically get their first month for half price. Fubo starts at $79.99 per month after a 7-day free trial.
Watch Chelsea vs Man City in UK
Sky Sports is hosting the live stream of the Chelsea vs Man City match in the UK, so if you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £22/month to add these channels. The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Whichever package you choose, you'll also get access to 4K and HDR coverage, provided you also have an HDR-compatible Sky Q box and an HLG-compatible TV.
Sky Glass is another option, allowing you to access Sky TV on a 4K TV with a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a satellite dish. Prices start at £14/month for the TV, plus a Sky subscription on top.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Sports Now Streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £14.99 or monthly access for £34.99.
It all sounds great, right? But if you're not in the UK, you can still catch a Chelsea vs Man City live stream using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Watch Chelsea vs Man City in Canada
Canadians can watch the Chelsea vs Man City live stream on Fubo, the home of Premier League football in Canada.
The Sports Monthly package lets you watch every Premier League match, as well as Ligue 1, Serie A and Coppa Italia games, plus 70 channels including BeINSports and MLB Network. It costs $29.99/month.
If you're willing to shell out a larger lump sum, a Sports Quarterly plan costs $59.97 CAD, which means you'll pay $19.99 CAD per month. However, for the best value, you'll want a Sports Annual plan that costs $225 CAD (or $18.75 CAD per month).
Canadians stuck abroad who still want to take advantage of their cheap alternative can use a VPN like NordVPN to trick your streaming device into thinking it's back in Canada.
Watch Chelsea vs Man City in Australia
Australians can watch the Chelsea vs Man City match on Optus Sportwhich holds the rights to all 380 Premier League matches this season. Optus is available via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, as well as on Chromecast and Apple TV, for $24.99/month. An annual plan is also available for $229.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back at home.
Watch Chelsea vs Man City in New Zealand
New Zealanders can watch Chelsea vs Man City live on Sky Sport (NZ$67.99 per month). The match will also be streamed live via Sky Sport Nowwhich gives you only sports channels, but for a reduced cost of $29.99/week / $49.99/month or $499.99/year.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still catch all the matches using one of the best VPN services, like NordVPN.
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