Manchester City play Sunderland on Sunday 20 September, kick-off 2pm. On Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed.
All times are UK time and every channel below is the UK broadcaster. This page is rebuilt daily as fixtures move and TV picks are confirmed.
Manchester City fixtures on TV
| Date | Kick-off | Match | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20 September | 2pm | Manchester City vs Sunderland | On Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed |
| Sunday 11 October | 4.30pm | Liverpool vs Manchester City | TV channel not announced yet |
| Wednesday 14 October | 8pm | Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain | TV channel not announced yet |
| Saturday 17 October | 3pm | Manchester City vs Ipswich Town | Not on UK TV — 3pm Saturday blackout |
Manchester City Women on TV
| Date | Kick-off | Match | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 September | 1.30pm | Charlton Athletic WFC vs Manchester City WFC | Free to watch on BBC iPlayer |
| Sunday 4 October | 4.30pm | Manchester City WFC vs Arsenal WFC | TV channel not announced yet |
Women’s Super League matches are shown on Sky Sports and the BBC, and the BBC games are free — often the easiest live football to watch without paying for anything.
Where Manchester City matches are shown
Manchester City appear in more than one competition this season, and the broadcaster changes with it — which is the usual reason a supporter can watch one week and not the next.
- Champions League — TNT Sports, with Amazon Prime Video holding a small package
- Women’s Super League — Sky Sports and the BBC, and the BBC games are free
- Premier League — Sky Sports and TNT Sports
Watching Manchester City without a subscription
Most Manchester City matches are not free. Premier League rights sit with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, and no aerial or Freeview box will show them. What you can watch free is narrower than people expect:
- FA Cup ties selected for BBC One or ITV1, and the final, which is protected by law as a listed event
- Domestic cup runs when the BBC or ITV pick the tie
- European and international football when it reaches a listed final
- Women’s Super League matches selected by the BBC
- Highlights — Match of the Day on BBC One, and EFL Highlights on ITV4
Football on free TV tonight lists everything showing without a subscription right now, across every channel.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Manchester City on?
Manchester City play Sunderland on Sunday 20 September, kick-off 2pm. On Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed.
Is Manchester City on TV tonight?
No. Manchester City are not playing today. Their next match is Manchester City v Sunderland on Sunday 20 September at 2pm.
Can I watch Manchester City for free?
Yes, for this fixture. Charlton Athletic WFC v Manchester City WFC on Saturday 26 September at 1.30pm is on BBC iPlayer, which needs no subscription. Most Manchester City matches are not free, though — league football rights belong to Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Why is the Manchester City match not on TV?
If it kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday, UK rules bar any live broadcast between 2.45 and 5.15 to protect attendances at lower-league grounds. That blackout is why a fixture can be sold out on TV everywhere else in the world and shown nowhere here. Otherwise the match may simply not have been selected, or the broadcaster may not have announced it yet — TV picks are usually confirmed one to two weeks ahead.
Related: Football on free TV tonight · What’s on TV tonight · Freeview channel guide
Fixtures and TV listings updated daily, from TheSportsDB. Kick-off times are UK time and can change when broadcasters move a match.
