There’s no doubt that Liverpool vs Man United is one of the biggest rivalries in England and the world, and we’ve got the details for you on how to watch.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Man United
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Viewers in the US can find Liverpool vs Manchester United in various places, depending on the date, time and competition.
The rights to the Premier League are held by NBC. While certain games each week are shown exclusively on its streaming service Peacock, the big games are broadcast on either the USA Network or the main NBC channel. United-Liverpool is a marquee showdown that will almost certainly air on the US or NBC. Additionally, Spanish-language broadcasts air on Universo or Telemundo.
Both clubs are perennial top 6 contenders in the EPL and are the two most successful teams in all of England. Also, they have perhaps the largest fan base in the US among all foreign teams. So it’s no surprise that NBC is spotlighting them on linear TV.
Considering it’s a guarantee that Liverpool-Man United will happen twice a year in the Premier League, your best bet for watching the games is via fuboTV. The streaming service is an alternative to cable that includes more than 100 channels, including those that broadcast the Premier League.
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fuboTV offers a 7-day free trial and costs $74.99/month after that.
Watch Manchester United vs Liverpool on US TV
While NBC has the rights to the Premier League, there are other competitions in which the two sides could meet.
Should United and Liverpool pair up in the FA Cup or League Cup, those rights belong to ESPN. Most English Cup matches are broadcast on ESPN+. However, later round games and the final can also be shown on the ESPN/ESPN2 cable networks.
Should the two teams meet in the UEFA Champions League or Europa League, things move to CBS/Paramount+. All games are shown on the Paramount+ feed, with select matches airing on the main CBS network as well.
Streaming Deals
As stated above, fuboTV (with access to Premier League games) costs $74.99/month and offers a 7-day free trial.
Peacock holds the rights to the Premier League, however prominent games like Liverpool vs Man United are most likely to be featured on linear TV, those games are generally not available on Peacock. However, Saturday games shown on NBC are usually simulcast on Peacock as well.
ESPN+, for FA Cup and League Cup games, costs $9.99/month or $99.99 per year. The Disney Bundle is also available, which combines ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, adding a ton more content for $13.99/mo.
History of the Liverpool vs Man United rivalry
The two cities are located about 35 kilometers apart, and the rivalry goes beyond the soccer field. Industrial and economic competition between the two working-class cities helped fuel the initial tension between the clubs.
The rivalry dates back to 1893, when Liverpool defeated Newton Heath (the club that would become Manchester United) in a test match to gain promotion to the top division.
Since then, both parties have had massive success. The keys to that success have been some of the greatest players of all time. Legends like Bobby Charlton, George Best, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and many more have dressed for United. Liverpool have also seen their share of incredible players, such as Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Luis Suarez, Ian Rush and current star Mohammed Salah donning the famous red kits.
On the sidelines, iconic coaches such as Bob Paisley, Sir Alex Ferguson, Rafa BenÃtez, Jürgen Klopp, Matt Busby and José Mourinho have overseen some of the rivalry’s many clashes.
All-time results in all competitions:
Most recently, Man United defeated Liverpool at Old Trafford 2-1 in the third week of the 2022/23 EPL season.
For more information on each club, as well as upcoming TV schedules and listings, check out our Liverpool and Man United club pages.
