- Sunderland vs Man City: Thursday, Jan. 1 at 8pm GMT / 3pm ET
- Stream on Sky Sports (UK) or USA Network via YouTube TV (try it free)
- Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN (save 74% today)
Sunderland vs Man City live streams make up a quarter of this year's traditional New Year's Day fixtures, with the Black Cats and Citizens both looking to capitalize on excellent first halves of their respective seasons.
Sunderland have confounded many a pundit who expected them to head straight back to the Championship after their promotion last summer. The relatively inexperienced manager Régis Le Bris has brought out the best of his squad, with veteran captain Granit Xhaka leading the ranks from midfield. Two draws have followed their exhilarating Tyne–Wear derby win, but they now have to deal with losing no less than six squad members to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Following an iffy November, Pep Guardiola's men have put together a run of eight straight wins in all competitions, including one in the Champions League over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. They may start 2026 trailing Arsenal, but confidence in the City camp will be sky high as they search for a seventh Premier League title in nine years and Erling Haaland looks to add to his 19 league goals.
A huge year for football and the Premier League 2025-26 starts on January 1 and we'll show you exactly how you can stream Sunderland vs Man City from anywhere in the world.
Can I watch Sunderland vs Man City for free?
Yes. US residents can take advantage of YouTube TV's free trial and access USA Network through the cord cutter.
Outside the States right now? NordVPN can unlock your live stream from anywhere in the world – more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch Sunderland vs Man City live streams
Sunderland vs Man City is being streamed all over the world, but what if you are outside your usual country and can't watch your home stream?
Don't worry – this is where a VPN comes in very handy. A VPN allows you to appear as though you're still at home from anywhere in the world, meaning you don't have to miss out because of geo-blockers. We recommend NordVPN, it's the best on the market:
It's really straightforward and easy to use a VPN to watch Sunderland vs Man City.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch Sky Sports' stream this week, select 'UK' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sky Sports and tune into Sunderland vs Man City.
How to watch Sunderland vs Man City live streams in the USA
Sunderland vs Man City will be shown on USA Network in the US.
To access USA Network you can use a variety of cord-cutting options. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and DirecTV all carry the channel.
Outside the US for this EPL clash? Use NordVPN to unlock your stream of Sunderland vs Man City.
How to watch Sunderland vs Man City live streams in the UK
Sky Sports is broadcasting Sunderland vs Man City in the UK.
Sky will be showing the game on its Sky Sports Main Event channel with prices currently starting at £20/month. However, fans can also watch using a NOW Sports 24-hour pass from £14.99.
Not in the UK for Sunderland vs Man City? Use NordVPN to access your usual Premier League streams.
How to watch Sunderland vs Man City live streams in Canada
Fubo will be broadcasting every EPL game this season in Canada, including Sunderland vs Man City.
Prices start from CA$31.49 per month for Fubo's Sports Monthly package. Although the best option right now is the Quarterly Package with it costing just CA$27.99 CA$14.99 for each of the first three months.
Use NordVPN to access your Fubo streams from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Sunderland vs Man City live streams in Australia
Sunderland vs Man City will be broadcast on Stan Sport in Australia.
Stan Sport's subscriptions cost AU$20 a month on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12 a month.
Missing the game because you're outside Australia? Use a VPN to login to your Stan Sport account.
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