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Manchester United are preparing for their upcoming pre-season friendly against Rosenborg
Manchester United players warming up
Manchester United are continuing their pre-season schedule(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know ahead of Rosenborg vs Manchester United
Kick-off time and location: Manchester United face Rosenborg in a pre-season friendly on Friday. The match kicks off at 5pm BST at Lerkendal Stadion, located in Trondheim, Norway. This fixture is part of United's summer preparations but Rosenborg's season is already underway, with the team sitting 10th in the Eliteserien after 13 matches.
UK television channel: Fans in the UK can watch the fixture broadcast live on MUTV. Coverage starts exactly at 4pm, giving viewers an hour of build-up with absolutely no approximates. Sky customers can find the channel on 418, while Virgin Media users can access it on 526. All viewers will require an MUTV subscription.
Live stream information: Supporters can stream the game directly via the official Manchester United website or the MUTV app. This digital streaming access also requires an active MUTV subscription, which currently costs £29.99 annually.
US broadcast details: For supporters tuning in from the United States, the match will be broadcast live on MUTV, Fubo Sports and the CBS Sports Network. The game begins precisely at 12pm EST or 9am PST as fans stateside keep an eye on the team's summer progress.
United team news and injuries: Manchester United were without Benjamin Sesko and new goalkeeper Karl Darlow for their recent defeat to Wrexham but both are expected to be available to face Rosenborg. JJ Gabriel could be in line to make his first team debut after returning to training this week, while manager Michael Carrick will be without several stars who competed at the World Cup.
Head-to-head record: The two sides have never faced off in a competitive game. However, United did suffer a 1-0 pre-season defeat to Rosenborg in 2024 and the Red Devils will want to avoid the same outcome this time around.
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