The Red Devils’ preparations for the upcoming English Premier League campaign come to a close on Saturday as Man United takes on Italian outfit Fiorentina on home turf in its final preseason friendly.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We’ll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Ruben Amorim’s team has had an encouraging couple of weeks, with three wins from three against EPL rivals West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton at the recent Summer Series tournament in the US. Big new signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha look set to be augmented by the addition of highly rated RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Šeško, who could be unveiled before kickoff today.
Fiorentina, meanwhile, are looking to build on an impressive campaign last season, with Stefano Pioli’s team ending last term in sixth — its highest Serie A finish for nine years.
Man United take on Fiorentina on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Old Trafford. Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m. BST local time in the UK. That makes it a 7:45 a.m. ET or 4:45 a.m. PT start in the US and a 9:45 p.m. AEST kickoff in Australia.
Saturday’s game sees Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea face his old team, with the Spanish stopper having spent 12 years at Old Trafford.
Livestream Man United vs. Fiorentina in the UK, US and Canada
While this game is not set to be televised on mainstream TV channels in these regions, Manchester United’s in-house streaming service will be showing the game live to subscribers.
MUTV is Manchester United’s official television channel, showing exclusive content including interviews with players and staff, match replays and live games including women’s and academy matches. An annual subscription to MUTV currently costs £30.
How to watch Man United vs. Fiorentina online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. It can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
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Livestream Man United vs. Fiorentina in Australia
Footy fans down under can watch this preseason friendly from Old Trafford on BeIn Sports via its streaming service BeIn Sports Connect.
Quick tips for streaming the preseason friendly soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming this match may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, because both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
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