CITY+ subscribers can watch our Elite Development Squad's first PL2 game of the season against Chelsea live on Monday.
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We take on Chelsea on Monday 18 August, with kick-off set for 19:00 (UK).
Ben Wilkinson’s side will be looking to kick-off our 2025/26 Premier League 2 campaign in successful fashion.
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It marks our Under-21s’ first assignment of the new season and is set to be a hugely exciting encounter in west London as we set out in defence of the PL2 title we lifted last term
You can access CITY+ through either mancity.com or our official app as anticipation builds ahead of a new campaign for the boys in sky blue.
There’s also the option to cast the match onto your TV from mobile devices.
As well as coverage of the clash as it happens, those with an active CITY+ subscription will also have access to a full-match replay bringing you the full 90 minutes of the game.
That means if you’re unable to watch the match live, you can do the next best thing and check it out later in the evening.
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The match will be streamed live on CITY+.
With a CITY+ subscription you also unlock a host of exclusive content throughout the 2025/26 season including -
LIVE MATCHES: 70+ live fixtures, including games from Premier League 2, UEFA Youth League, WSL and the Conti‑Cup - subject to broadcast scheduling
FULL MATCH REPLAYS: The full 90 minutes of every men’s first-team game, available within 24 hours after kick-off
HIGHLIGHTS: Our brand-new 20‑minute highlights package for each men’s fixture
DOCUMENTARIES: Our award‑winning City Studios documentaries, including Together and other behind-the-scenes series
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