Stream Manchester United on Thursday as it heads into a Europa League knockout round match against Real Sociedad.
- Matchup: Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United
- When: Thursday, Feb. 18, 12:55pm ET
- Where: Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy
- Competition: Europa League
- Broadcast: TUDN, UniMas
- Streaming Services: CBS All Access, FuboTV
Manchester United is currently second to its crosstown rivals, looking like title contenders thanks to a great recent run. (Though that’s experienced some hiccups in recent weeks.)
Here is everything you need to know to stream Manchester United live.
Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad: Preview
Manchester United drew 1-1 against West Brom over the weekend to continue a rough patch in its Premier League competitions. United now may be ceding the title race to its crosstown rivals, though the race is still close enough to be compelling viewing over the next few weeks. Man U’s here in the Round of 32 after sliding from the Champions League group stages.
Real Sociedad is currently fifth in La Liga, on track to go back to Europa League unless it can pull a good run together in either competition. The team’s had a better than usual season, starting out of the gate strong, and two straight wins have put the team back into Champions League place contention. However, the four teams above them are all hitting their strides as well.
Odds
According to the oddsmakers at BetMGM (as of Feb. 18):
- Manchester United, +120 (wager $100 to win $120)
- Real Sociedad, +225 (wager $100 to win $225)
- Draw, +250
How is Manchester United doing? Update on the 2020-21 season
- Premier League: 2nd place (46 points, +19 GD) heading into Matchweek 25
- Europa League: United will take on Real Sociedad in the Round of 32 starting Feb. 18.
- FA Cup: The Red Devils will go to Leicester for the FA Cup semis on Feb. 21.
- League Cup: City blanked United in the semis on Jan. 6.
How to stream Premier League matches live
Here is how to watch the Premier League live and online, be it on NBCSN (as it will be Saturday for Manchester United), NBC, or Peacock.
Peacock
To stream Premier League matches this season, you’ll need Peacock to access every match. There is a free version allowing you to sample various NBC movies, shows, and original content. But for Premier League live streaming, you’ll need to upgrade to Peacock Premium.
It’ll become more and more essential throughout the season given the number of matches NBC’s featuring on the service. And, fingers crossed and covid willing, you’ll be able to roll right from the end of the Premier League season to the rescheduled Summer Olympics.
| Peacock Premium | $4.99/month or $49.99/year |
| Premium Ad-Free | $9.99/month or $99.99/year |
FuboTV
FuboTV started as a streaming service geared toward sports fans. It’s since evolved into a broadly-appealing option with entertainment and news options alongside its robust sports choices. It starts at $59.99 a month, and depending on the package, you can access as many as 180+ FuboTV channels. Fubo can entertain you with Bravo, IFC, MTV, and VH1 at even Fubo’s most basic tier.
The Fubo channel list still includes plenty of sports, including the Fubo Sports Network, which has original programming mixing sports and humor. Fubo added the ESPN suite of channels in an agreement that also brought ABC and the Disney Channel. Pretty much every sports channel you could think of is available through Fubo, including BeIN Sports, CBS Sports Network, and TUDN. To get the most sports, consider adding the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on at $10.99 a month to a robust Fubo Elite package.
| Pro | $69.99 |
| Elite | $79.99 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 |
Hulu with Live TV
Hulu Live TV is a great way to stream live TV, as it comes with access to Hulu’s massive library of on-demand content. You’ll be able to choose from movies, shows, and Hulu’s original programming, and keep up with what’s new each month. Hulu plans even include a bundle option where you can access Disney+ and ESPN+ along with Hulu.
Hulu Live TV’s sports coverage includes the full suite of ESPN channels (including ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, and ESPN College Extra), FS1 and FS2), NBSCN, the Olympic Channel, and the Big Ten Network. Hulu’s also got you covered for news and entertainment in its nearly 70-channel package.
| Hulu Live TV | $69.99 |
| Hulu Live TV (no ads on Hulu content) | $75.99 |
Sling TV
If you’re looking for a streamlined, cost-effective streaming package, check out Sling TV. It offers two basic cable packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each of which costs $30 per month. There’s also the third option of getting Sling Orange + Blue for just $45 per month. You’ll get more Sling TV channels by choosing Sling Blue, with its 40 channels including sports favorites like FS1 and NBCSN and cable mainstays like Food Network and Discovery Channel. But Sling Orange brings must-haves Disney Channel and ESPN as part of its package.
There’s also a Sports Extras option for Orange + Blue subscribers, with MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network part of the plan. There’s also a Sports Extra add-on for the Sling Blue package, and another one for the Sling Orange package.
| Orange | $35 |
| Blue | $35 |
| Orange + Blue | $50 |
AT&T TV Now
If you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs, you might consider AT&T TV Now to cover streaming for you. AT&T TV Now channels start with Plus and Max, which even include HBO. Then, AT&T plans expand from there, approaching cable selection and pricing with AT&T TV Now’s biggest packages. AT&T streaming also comes with Cloud DVR, letting you record up to 20 hours of TV per month.
At its most basic Plus tier, you can find sports staples like ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1. Considering that AT&TV TV Now plans include the loaded Ultimate and Premier tiers, as well as the Spanish-language Optimo Mas package, you can find whatever sports channel you’re seeking in at least one of the AT&T TV Now plans.
YouTube TV
The YouTube TV channel list includes local channels and plenty to keep kids (and kids at heart) occupied, including Disney Channel and its companion channels, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network—all in one easy-to-access package. It even comes with a few Spanish-language channels like Telemundo and NBC Universo. YouTube add-ons include HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz. YouTube TV packages have some advantages over their competitors, including a generous DVR and multiple screens package. From one account, each user can create an individual profile to track favorite shows.
It’s a great option for sports fans. It comes with ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, and NBCSN at the ready. Deeper sports cuts, like NBA TV, MLB Network, CBS Sports Network, and ESPNU are also part of the YouTube TV plan. For $10.99 more a month, upgrade to the Sports Plus plan to get NFL RedZone and six additional sports channels.
| 1 Month | $64.99 |
Stream Manchester United in Europa League: How to stream Europa matches online
You can stream Europa League matches this season on CBS All Access. Also, select matches will broadcast live in Spanish on the Univision family of networks.
FuboTV
FuboTV started as a streaming service geared toward sports fans. It’s since evolved into a broadly-appealing option with entertainment and news options alongside its robust sports choices. It starts at $59.99 a month, and depending on the package, you can access as many as 180+ FuboTV channels. Fubo can entertain you with Bravo, IFC, MTV, and VH1 at even Fubo’s most basic tier.
The Fubo channel list still includes plenty of sports, including the Fubo Sports Network, which has original programming mixing sports and humor. Fubo added the ESPN suite of channels in an agreement that also brought ABC and the Disney Channel.
Pretty much every sports channel you could think of is available through Fubo, including BeIN Sports, CBS Sports Network, and TUDN. To get the most sports, consider adding the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on at $10.99 a month to a robust Fubo Elite package.
On Wednesday, you can get Galavision to stream Manchester United.
| Pro | $69.99 |
| Elite | $79.99 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 |
CBS All Access
CBS All Access is the network’s official entry into the streaming arena, and set the tone for other major networks launching their own streaming services. (Looking at you, Peacock.) CBS All Access anchors itself in the vast CBS show library, going into TV history as well as relying on the Star Trek series and the crime dramas that help define it today. It also has a selection of movies tied to Paramount’s ownership by CBS parent Viacom. It’s also a destination for live events like the annual Grammy Awards, and it’s becoming a destination for live sports fans. The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup and a new role as Champions League soccer host makes it a legitimate player in sports programming.
| With Ads | $4.99 |
| Ad Free | $9.99 |
How to watch FA Cup matches live
To stream the FA Cup, you’ll want an ESPN+ subscription. It also hosts an incredible amount of soccer, including MLS, USL, the English Championship, and Serie A. Obviously, ESPN Plus doesn’t stop with soccer; it’s an essential destination for all kinds of sports, from MMA to baseball to college hoops, and the excellent 30 for 30 documentary series lives there as well.
