Where to watch FA Cup final online: Free Man City vs. Man United live stream from anywhere

Publish date: 2024-08-12
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    There's not long to go, but we have everything you need on where the watch the FA Cup final online for free. Yes, you can catch a Man City vs. Man United live stream for free from anywhere in the world today. Free FA Cup viewing options from the UK can be unlocked via a VPN, which simulates your device to be in a different country to get around geo-block viewing restrictions, which is perfect if you're abroad today but still want to watch the game. There's also a range of affordable options from around the world, including the US, Australia, Japan, and Europe.

    It only takes a few minutes to get a VPN up and running. It'll help unlock global streaming options and greatly enhance your privacy and general security across your devices, so you'll probably find a use for one long after the game today.

    Man City vs. Man United live stream quick links:

    Where to watch Man City vs. Man United in the US 

    The FA Cup final live stream is locked into ESPN Plus in the US and will not be broadcast on regular TV. You can pick up a subscription for as little as $10 a month, and there's no long-term commitment required if you only want it for the game today. Alternatively, if you have a VPN, various free options are available in the UK, as mentioned above. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT. 

    How to watch Man City vs. Man United FA Cup final online from anywhere

    A VPN is the best way to get around geo-restrictions and is a viable option for today's game. A VPN lets your device appear to be in a different country and offers excellent privacy options at home or on public Wi-Fi for your phone, laptop, streaming devices, and more. For today's FA Cup final live stream, simply switch it to a UK zone, then tune into one of the freely available options like ITV and enjoy all the action in HD.  

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    Where to watch Man City vs. Man United in Australia

    Soccer fans in Australia can effectively see the game for free by signing up for a 7-day free trial at Paramount Plus. If you've already used the free trial option recently, you might find that you're not eligible to get it again. Don't worry, though, as it's only $8.99 AUD a month on a one-month rolling contract that you can cancel at any time. Yep, less than the price of one beer in some pubs. Kickoff is set for 12 a.m. AEST.

    Where to watch Man City vs. Man United in the UK

    You can catch the game on two UK channels today on Freeview or via their dedicated streaming apps. So choose between BBC1 (i-Player) or ITV 1 (ITVX). If you're currently outside of the UK, then you'll need to use a VPN to tune in.

    Kickoff is at 3 p.m. BST, but coverage begins a few hours before on both channels if you want to dive into the cup's history and watch an extensive build-up for both teams, along with plenty of interviews and panel discussion. Yep, we'll see you at 2:57 p.m. too.  

    FA Cup final: Man City vs. Man United free live stream

    If you're in the UK, you have two options of free Man City vs. Man United live streams for today's FA Cup final as both the BBC and ITV are showing the game. Tune in on TV or via digital players like ITVX or i-Player. Pick your favorite commentary/panel teams and get stuck in. One channel's feed is often a bit brighter than the other's—the picture quality, I mean, not the staff. Well...depends on who's on, to be honest. If you're currently outside of the UK, you can use either of these options as usual if you use a VPN to spoof your location to get around the geo-block, as detailed below.

    In Australia? Paramount Plus is currently running a free 7-day free trial. So you can enjoy a free FA Cup live stream of the game. As with most streaming free trials, you must enter payment details, but cancel before the seven days are up, and you won't get charged. That's plenty of time to give the rest of the app a good look, just in case you fancy keeping it. The Aussie option is more difficult with a VPN, as you'll likely need a proper Australian payment method to register on this streaming service. No such worries with today's UK options, though.

    How to watch Man City vs. Man United with a VPN

    Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

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