Is There a Free Premier League Match on U.S. TV This Weekend (January 3–4)?
Every Premier League weekend, American soccer fans ask the same question: Is there a match I can watch for free on TV? With games split across cable and streaming platforms, the answer often depends on one key detail — which channel the match airs on.
For the weekend of January 3–4, 2026, the answer is yes — but only one match qualifies as truly free on U.S. television.
Here’s the full breakdown, based on the confirmed broadcast schedule.
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| Free Premier League Match This Weekend |
Read more: Premier League Matchweek 20 Full Schedule: U.S. Kickoff Times, Key Games, and What to Watch
The One Free Premier League Match This Weekend
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
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Date: Saturday, January 3
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Kickoff: 12:30 PM ET
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U.S. Channel: NBC
Because this match airs on NBC’s main broadcast network, it is available free over the air to anyone with:
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A digital TV antenna
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Access to a local NBC affiliate
No cable subscription, streaming service, or paid app is required.
This is the only Premier League match this weekend that can be watched live and legally for free in the United States.
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Full U.S. Premier League TV Schedule
Saturday, January 03
7:30 AM ET
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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USA Network
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DirecTV Stream
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Sling Blue
Paid only (cable / live TV streaming)
10:00 AM ET
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United
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NBCSN
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Peacock Premium
Paid only (cable or paid streaming)
10:00 AM ET
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
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USA Network
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DirecTV Stream
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Sling Blue
Paid only
12:30 PM ET
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
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NBC (free over-the-air)
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Universo
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DirecTV Stream
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Sling Blue
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Peacock Premium
FREE ON-AIR AVAILABLE
This match can be watched for free with a TV antenna via NBC
Also available on paid TV and streaming services
Sunday, January 04
7:30 AM ET
Leeds United vs Manchester United
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USA Network
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DirecTV Stream
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Sling Blue
Paid only
Read more: Watch Live: Leeds United vs Manchester United This Sunday in the U.S.
10:00 AM ET
Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland
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NBCSN
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Peacock Premium
Paid only
10:00 AM ET
Everton vs Brentford
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Peacock Premium
Paid streaming only
10:00 AM ET
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
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Peacock Premium
Paid streaming only
10:00 AM ET
Fulham vs Liverpool
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USA Network
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Telemundo
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DirecTV Stream
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Sling Blue
Paid only
Note: Telemundo is Spanish-language cable, not free on-air
Read more: Watch Live: Fulham vs Liverpool in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, And More
12:30 PM ET
Manchester City vs Chelsea
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NBCSN
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Peacock Premium
Paid only
https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league
Read more: Watch LIVE: Manchester City vs Chelsea for Fans in US, Canada, UK, Australia, And More
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.
Final Confirmation: Is Any Match Free This Weekend?
YES — but only one
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AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
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Saturday, 12:30 PM ET
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NBC (free broadcast network)
All other matches
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Air on USA Network, NBCSN, Peacock Premium, or Spanish-language cable
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Require a paid subscription
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Not available via antenna
