Is There a Free Premier League Match on U.S. TV This Weekend?
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| Free Premier League Match This Weekend |
Every weekend, soccer fans across the United States ask the same question: Is there a free Premier League match on TV this weekend? The answer, once again, is yes — but only one. Understanding which games are free and which require a paid subscription can be confusing, especially with multiple NBC platforms involved.
Here’s a clear breakdown of this weekend’s Premier League TV schedule in the U.S., including which match you can watch for free and how to legally stream the rest.
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The One Free Premier League Match This Weekend
This weekend, only one Premier League game will air free on U.S. television:
Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET
Channel: NBC
Because this match is broadcast on NBC’s main network, it is available free over the air with a digital antenna or through your local NBC affiliate. You do not need cable, Peacock, or a streaming subscription to watch this game.
To find your local NBC station, visit:
https://www.nbc.com/stations
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Full U.S. Premier League TV Schedule
Saturday
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7:30 a.m. ET: Leicester City vs. Chelsea – NBCSN
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10 a.m. ET: Liverpool vs. Southampton – NBCSN
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10 a.m. ET: Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa – NBC Sports Gold
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10 a.m. ET: Crystal Palace vs. Sheffield United – NBC Sports Gold
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10 a.m. ET: Newcastle vs. Norwich – NBC Sports Gold
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10 a.m. ET: Watford vs. Everton – NBC Sports Gold
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10 a.m. ET: West Ham vs. Brighton – NBC Sports Gold
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12:30 p.m. ET: Man United vs. Wolves – NBC (FREE)
Sunday
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9 a.m. ET: Burnley vs. Arsenal – NBCSN
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11:30 a.m. ET: Tottenham vs. Manchester City – NBCSN
For official weekly updates, NBC Sports publishes the schedule here:
https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league
Why Most Matches Are Not Free
Many listings include the word “STREAM,” which often causes confusion. “Stream” does not mean free. It simply means the match is available online for paying subscribers.
Here’s how to read the channels correctly:
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NBC → Free with antenna
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NBCSN → Cable or live TV streaming required
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NBC Sports Gold → Paid streaming only (now integrated into Peacock)
Matches on NBCSN require cable or services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV. Matches listed under NBC Sports Gold are not free under any circumstance.
Cheapest Legal Way to Watch More Premier League Matches
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| Cheapest Legal Way to Watch More Premier League Matches in the US |
If you want to watch more than just the occasional free NBC game, the most affordable legal option in the U.S. is Peacock, NBC’s official streaming partner for the Premier League.
Peacock carries a large number of live matches and replays at a lower cost than full cable packages. Learn more here:
https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league
There is no legal way to watch the entire Premier League season for free in the United States.
Bottom Line
♦ Yes, there is one free Premier League match this weekend
♦ Most matches require a paid subscription
♦ Only games airing on NBC (not NBCSN or Peacock) are truly free
For fans watching without cable, checking the NBC schedule every week is essential — but expectations should stay realistic. Most weekends, just one marquee match is available at no cost.
