Manchester United vs Sabah will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with supporters also able to stream the Champions League fixture through HBO Max.
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Thursday 10 September at Old Trafford, with TNT Sports’ live coverage beginning at 7pm. TNT Sports has confirmed the full broadcast details for Manchester United vs Sabah.
It is the opening game of United’s 2026/27 Champions League campaign and their first appearance in Europe’s leading club competition since 2023/24.
Manchester United are really about to play this Sabah super team 😭 we might actually be in for the longest 90 minutes of our lives. pic.twitter.com/AuMyrdFBzb
— Mal (@UtdMaI) September 7, 2026
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Sabah on?
Manchester United vs Sabah will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK.
Coverage starts one hour before kick-off at 7pm, ahead of the 8pm start at Old Trafford.
Supporters planning further ahead can also find every date and kick-off time in ReadManUtd’s full Manchester United Champions League fixtures guide for 2026/27.
United have four home and four away matches during the league phase, with Sabah providing the first European opposition of Michael Carrick’s campaign.
How to live stream Man Utd vs Sabah
The game can also be watched live through HBO Max for viewers with the appropriate TNT Sports access.
TNT Sports says subscribers can access its coverage through providers including BT, EE, Sky and Virgin Media, while full live streaming is available through the HBO Max app. The broadcaster’s official Manchester United vs Sabah guide explains the available viewing options.
Manchester United’s own fixture listings also confirm Sabah’s visit to Old Trafford on Thursday 10 September. United list the Champions League opener among their upcoming fixtures.
When does Man Utd vs Sabah kick off?
Fixture: Manchester United vs Sabah
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Old Trafford
Kick-off: 8pm BST
TV: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate
Live stream: HBO Max
Coverage starts: 7pm
Sabah arrive in Manchester for their first Champions League league-phase campaign after coming through qualifying.
ReadManUtd has already looked at who Sabah are and how the Azerbaijani champions reached this stage, including the remarkable rise that has taken the club from its foundation in 2017 to a Champions League trip to Old Trafford.
For United, the fixture begins a demanding few days.
Carrick’s side face Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, meaning there is a short turnaround between the European opener and the derby. ReadManUtd has explained the scheduling issue United face before meeting Manchester City.
First, though, United have the opportunity to start their return to the Champions League with three points on home soil.
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