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- Man City vs Southampton: Sat, Apr 25 — 12.15pm ET / 5.15pm BST
- Stream for FREE on BBC One/BBC iPlayer (UK)
- Stream on ESPN Select (US) / TNT Sports via HBO Max (UK)
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (75% off)
It's that time of year again when Man City start to build up pace and time their run to the finish line to perfection.
They completed part one of their trophy hunt with a 2-0 win over title rivals Arsenal in last month's Carabao Cup final and they return to Wembley little over a month later for the FA Cup semi-final, where they will be strong favourites to beat Championship promotion contenders Southampton and reach the final for the fourth successive campaign.
However, City cannot underestimate a Saints side in even better form than their opponents. Head coach Tonda Eckert has masterminded a 20-game unbeaten run where Southampton have looked streets ahead of every Championship opponent and deservedly beat Arsenal in the quarter-finals of this competition.
An eight-match winning streak came to an end with a 2-2 draw against Bristol City on Tuesday, but Saints will feel they have nothing to lose at Wembley - particularly with a crucial Championship home game against Ipswich Town following just three days later.
Read on as we show you how to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams from anywhere in the world.
Watch Man City vs Southampton for free
Yes, fans in the UK can watch Man City vs Southampton for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
To watch on BBC iPlayer, you just need to sign in or register for an account and you'll be good to go. Don't forget you'll need a valid TV license as well.
Outside the UK? Use a VPN if you're travelling away from home so you don't miss any of the action – we recommend NordVPN.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton using a VPN
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with 3 months extra free right now.
Using a VPN to watch Man City vs Southampton is really straightforward.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch via ESPN Select this weekend, select 'United States' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ESPN Select and tune into Man City vs Southampton.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in the USA
In the US, Man City vs Southampton is being shown live on ESPN Select.
A standalone subscription costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year, but you can also get their ESPN Unlimited package that includes everything ESPN has to offer. Or you can watch through the Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN bundle, which starts from $19.99.
US residents visiting another country can access the game using NordVPN.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in the UK
As mentioned above, Man City vs Southampton is available for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, while you can also watch it on TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports subscriptions can be accessed by adding the sports package to your EE, BT or Sky broadband deal.
Or for on-the-move streaming, fans can pay from £25.99/month for HBO Max, which includes TNT Sports. They have taken over from Discovery+.
Not in the UK on Saturday? Use NordVPN to access your usual FA Cup streams.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in Canada
Fans in Canada can watch Man City vs Southampton on Sportsnet.
You can either watch Sportsnet on TV, or via the Sportsnet Plus streaming service. A Premium subscription is required with prices starting at CA$42.99/month. It will also secure you access to the second semi-final in Chelsea vs Leeds and the FA Cup Final.
Outside Canada during the FA Cup 2025/26? Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in Australia
Man City vs Southampton is available to watch on Stan Sport in Australia.
Stan Sport's subscriptions cost AU$20 a month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12 a month.
Missing the game because you're outside Australia? Use a NordVPN to login to your Stan Sport account.
What is the Man City vs Southampton start time?
Man City vs Southampton kicks off at 9.15am PT / 12.15pm ET / 5.15pm BST on Saturday, April 25. That's 2.15am AEST on Sunday, April 26 in Australia.
What is the Man City vs Southampton head-to-head?
Man City and Southampton have met 103 times in all competitions. City have won 42 of those fixtures and Saints have claimed 28 victories, while there have been 33 draws.
Southampton have won just one of the last 10 meetings, a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory in January 2023.
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