Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in the Carabao Cup third round. Kickoff at Old Trafford is scheduled for 8:00pm BST.
UK viewers have two confirmed ways to follow the game on television: Sky Sports and ITV1/ITVX. In the United States, the fixture is listed for Paramount+.
Manchester United vs Brighton: match details
| Competition | Carabao Cup 2026/27 — Round Three |
| Date | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00pm BST |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Greater Manchester |
| UK TV / stream | Sky Sports; ITV1 / ITVX |
| United States | Paramount+ |
Where to watch Manchester United vs Brighton
United Kingdom: the match is available through Sky Sports, while ITV1 and ITVX also provide a free-to-air UK option. Check the final channel schedule shortly before kickoff in case programming changes.
United States: Paramount+ is carrying the fixture as part of its Carabao Cup coverage.
Australia and New Zealand: beIN Sports holds Carabao Cup rights for the 2026/27 season. Check the beIN Sports live schedule for the exact channel or stream available in your location.
Elsewhere, use the licensed Carabao Cup broadcaster serving your country. Broadcast rights and individual match selections vary by territory.
How to watch legally
Use the official broadcaster or streaming service licensed for the country where you are watching. Sign in before kickoff, make sure your subscription is active where required, and update the streaming app on your TV or device.
Avoid unofficial stream links. They are often unreliable, may disappear during the match and can expose viewers to intrusive advertising or security risks.
Watching while traveling
If you are away from home, check whether your normal licensed sports service supports viewing in your destination. Streaming availability and account features can change by country and provider terms still apply.
Public Wi-Fi in hotels, airports and cafés can also be less private than a home connection. A VPN can encrypt traffic between your device and the VPN server when you are using a network you do not control.
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How to reduce buffering before kickoff
- Use Ethernet when your streaming device supports it.
- Prefer a strong 5 GHz or 6 GHz Wi-Fi signal when available.
- Pause large downloads, game updates and cloud backups during the match.
- Open the official stream a few minutes early so login or app-update problems do not cost you kickoff.
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Manchester United vs Brighton FAQs
What time is Manchester United vs Brighton?
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm BST on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
What channel is Manchester United vs Brighton on in the UK?
The match is confirmed on Sky Sports and is also available on ITV1/ITVX.
Where can I watch in the United States?
The fixture is listed for Paramount+.
Do I need a VPN to watch?
No. A VPN is not required when your licensed broadcaster works normally. Its main use here is improving connection privacy on public or shared Wi-Fi while traveling.
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Fixture and broadcast information was checked against current EFL, Sky Sports, ITV, Paramount+ and club listings. Schedules can change, so verify your local broadcaster before kickoff.