In the United Kingdom, Chelsea vs Manchester United is scheduled for live coverage on TNT Sports on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 12:30 GMT. The match-specific listings show TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate as television channels and HBO Max as a streaming option, with TNT Sports access required. The Premier League 2026/27 Matchweek 9 fixture is due to take place at Stamford Bridge in London, with Chelsea at home.
Where can viewers watch Chelsea vs Manchester United in the UK?
The Premier League, Chelsea and TNT Sports itself identify TNT Sports as the UK broadcaster for this match. The channel-by-channel and streaming breakdown is listed in FotMob's match-specific TV schedule, checked on 25 October 2026.
| Option | Type | How to access it in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| TNT Sports 1 | TV channel | A subscription including TNT Sports channels through a compatible TV provider or service. |
| TNT Sports Ultimate | TV channel | Availability depends on the TV provider's distribution and TNT Sports package; check device compatibility and picture quality offered. |
| HBO Max | Streaming | The TNT Sports plan on HBO Max, bought on its own or with an eligible plan, or access activated through a partner. |
These viewing options apply to the United Kingdom. HBO Max or a similarly named channel operating in another country does not establish that the same match rights apply outside the UK.
What time is Chelsea vs Manchester United?
Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October at 12:30 London time (GMT, UTC+0), at Stamford Bridge. The Premier League states that its fixture times switch to GMT from 25 October, when British Summer Time ends. For this match, 12:30 GMT should therefore not be confused with 12:30 BST.
The match is part of Matchweek 9 of the 2026/27 Premier League. Its kick-off time was amended following the live TV selection, according to the official notices published in August.
Do viewers need to pay to watch on HBO Max?
Yes, access to TNT Sports is required. In 2026, HBO Max became TNT Sports' streaming home in the United Kingdom, replacing discovery+ for that content. The broadcaster offers TNT Sports as a standalone plan or alongside selected entertainment plans. Therefore, a regular HBO Max entertainment subscription should not automatically be assumed to include this match.
Existing TNT Sports customers with partner TV providers may have streaming access according to their subscription and activation arrangements. Exact availability, compatible devices and billing conditions vary by contract; there is no single subscription price asserted here for this fixture.
What has been confirmed ahead of kick-off?
As checked on 25 October 2026, the fixture, date, GMT kick-off time, stadium and TNT Sports' selection as UK broadcaster were confirmed. TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and HBO Max were listed in a fixture-specific TV guide. Broadcast schedules and provider access can change, so viewers should recheck the listings and their subscription arrangements closer to kick-off. This information does not automatically apply to Brazil or other countries.
Sources and references
- Premier League: revised October broadcast schedule
- Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester United match details, 2026/27
- Chelsea FC: kick-off time and broadcast confirmation
- TNT Sports: October Premier League coverage on HBO Max
- TNT Sports: subscriptions and streaming move to HBO Max
- FotMob: UK TV guide for 31 October
