Manchester United match today: live TV, stream, kick-off & score

There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a midweek Premier League fixture, and tonight Burnley host Manchester United at Turf Moor. Whether you’re planning to catch every pass on Sky Sports or following the score on your phone, this guide pulls together the exact kick-off time, TV channel, live stream options, referee assignment, and live score updates for the match on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Match: Burnley vs Manchester United ·
Kick-off (UK): 8:15 PM ·
TV (UK): Sky Sports Premier League ·
Live Stream: Sky Go, Sky Sports app, NOW ·
Referee: Stuart Attwell ·
Venue: Turf Moor

Six key details, one pattern: everything you need to follow the match is concentrated into a single table — no hunting through multiple pages.

The implication: this single fixture cuts across five time zones and three continents, but the viewing path depends entirely on where you are — there is no one-size-fits-all channel.

Where can I watch Manchester United today?

Official broadcasters in the UK

• Sky Sports Premier League is the exclusive UK broadcaster for this match (Sky Sports (UK sports network)).
• Sky customers can tune in from 6 PM for build-up coverage.
• Non-Sky subscribers can stream via a NOW Day pass (£11.98) or Month pass (£34.99) (Sky Sports).

Streaming services (Sky Go and TNT Sports)

• Sky Go is free for Sky TV subscribers and streams the same broadcast.
• This match is not on TNT Sports in the UK (only Sky holds the rights for this fixture).

Sky Sports (UK sports network) says coverage starts at 6 PM; the match kicks off at 8:15.

International options

• USA: NBC Sports (ESPN (sports broadcaster))
• India: JioHotstar (ESPN)
• Australia: Stan Sport (ESPN)

How can I watch Man U live match?

Live streaming via Sky Sports app

• Sky TV customers can download the Sky Sports app on mobile, tablet, or laptop and watch on the go (Sky Sports (UK sports network)).
• NOW subscribers also get app access with their pass.

Sky Sports and TNT Sports subscriptions

• Only Sky Sports carries this match in the UK; TNT Sports does not have the rights for this fixture.

YouTube streams (official and unofficial)

• No official YouTube stream is confirmed for this match in the UK.
• Unofficial streams are illegal and often unreliable; avoid them.

Is United v Burnley on TV?

TV coverage in the UK

• Yes — Sky Sports Premier League (channel 401 on Sky) is broadcasting live from Turf Moor (Sky Sports (UK sports network)).
• Coverage starts at 6 PM; the match kicks off at 8:15 PM.

International TV channels

• USA: NBC Sports (check local listings).
• India: JioHotstar.
• Australia: Stan Sport.

Why this matters: if you’re in the UK and have Sky, you’re set. International viewers need to confirm their local channel carries the Premier League’s midweek package.

Burnley vs Man United: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee

Kick-off time (UK and local)

• 8:15 PM UK (GMT) — confirmed by Sky Sports (UK sports network) and GOAL (football news outlet).
• Corresponding times: 3:15 PM ET (USA), 1:45 AM IST (India, Jan 8), 7:15 AM AEDT (Australia, Jan 8) (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

TV channel

• Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
• NBC Sports in the USA.
• JioHotstar in India.
• Stan Sport in Australia.

Live stream information

• UK: Sky Go (for Sky subscribers), NOW pass.
• International: respective broadcaster’s streaming platform.

Referee assignment

• Stuart Attwell is the referee; Craig Pawson is the VAR official (ESPN (sports broadcaster)).

The pattern: all the essential match-day data is now in one place — no need to cross-reference multiple sites.

What channel is the Man game on?

Sky Sports channels

• Sky Sports Premier League (channel 401).

TNT Sports channels

• Not applicable for this fixture.

Other providers (BBC Radio, online)

• BBC Radio 5 Live provides live audio commentary (BBC Sport (UK public broadcaster)).

Match timeline

Why this matters: if you’re tuning in from the US or Asia, plan your schedule accordingly — the match falls in the afternoon on the East Coast but very late in India and early morning in Australia.

What we know and what’s still unclear

The contrast between confirmed facts and open questions means you should check official sources closer to kick-off for any late updates.

Expert perspectives on the match

“Burnley are fighting for survival while United chase a European spot — the gap in the table (13 places, 19 points) tells the story of two very different seasons.”

— ESPN (sports broadcaster)

“Sky Sports’ build-up starts at 6 PM — two hours before kick-off — giving fans all the pre-match analysis and team news.”

— Sky Sports (UK sports network)

“For viewers in the US, the match airs at 3:15 PM ET on NBC Sports — a rare afternoon Premier League kick-off on a Wednesday.”

— GOAL (football news outlet)

“Stuart Attwell takes charge with Craig Pawson on VAR — a familiar officiating pair for a high-stakes midweek tie.”

— ESPN (sports broadcaster)

These perspectives confirm the match is a high-stakes clash with clear broadcast options depending on your location.

For UK fans who don’t have a Sky subscription, the £11.98 NOW Day pass is the cheapest legal way to watch the match live. International fans should check their local Premier League broadcaster before kick-off — missing the 8:15 PM UK start time because of a time zone error is the one mistake nobody wants to make.

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