Chelsea host Manchester City in a Matchday 32 clash during the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Here’s everything you need to know, from kickoff details to viewing options on TV and streaming platforms.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Manchester City on US television and via legal streaming:
WHO
Chelsea vs Manchester City
WHAT
English Premier League
WHEN
11:30am ET / 8:30am PT • Sunday, April 12, 2026
WHERE
DirecTV Stream, Sling, USA Network, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV
STREAM
FREE TRIAL
Match Overview
The stakes couldn’t be higher in the Premier League this weekend, with Chelsea chasing a crucial three points to stay within reach of Liverpool in the race for a Champions League berth, sitting just one point behind on 48.
Meanwhile, Manchester City look to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who hold a nine-point advantage as City sit on 61 with a game in hand. With both sides locked in high-stakes battles, this is a can’t-miss showdown that could shift the title race and the fight for Europe, so be sure to tune in.
More details about watching the game on DirecTV Stream
With DirecTV Stream, you can watch Chelsea vs Manchester City and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick as well as Google TV, Samsung and Peloton.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial, and often shares with you a variety of different packages to choose from, so you can pick what suits you the best. That also includes packages filled with sports other than soccer including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more.
DirecTV Stream has 140+ channels of live TV and unlimited DVR. That includes all of the most important soccer-related channels such as NBC, FOX, ESPN, TNT, CBS as well as more niche soccer channels including FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Univision, TUDN and GolTV.
If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full DirecTV Stream soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service.
SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streaming
How to watch anywhere with VPN
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Useful links
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