Premier League 2025/26 Week 1 - Stream it *FREE* with these trial offers

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The 2025/26 Premier League is finally here — and it's shaping up to be one of the most hotly anticipated campaigns in years. Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool are all being tipped as potential title contenders, while eyes will also be firmly set on Newcastle, Man United and Tottenham Hotspur after eventful summers.

As always, there's no shortage of ways to watch the Premier League — but free streams are hard to come by.

Fortunately, US fans have plenty of cord-cutting options with free trial periods, and we'll guide you through the best ones to take advantage of on opening weekend.

How to watch Premier League free trials from anywhere

Although free trials are available to watch the Premier League, they're only readily available in the US.

Soccer lovers traveling or working outside the US will need to use a VPN to access the free trials available to them.

There are lots of VPN's but NordVPN is our pick to unblock your Premier League streams like a pro...

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Looking to access a cable-cutting free trial to watch the Premier League from outside the US? If you're traveling abroad, use NordVPN to access these streams as if you were back home in the States. We test all the providers and we rate Nord as the best VPN. There's 24/7 support available, a money-back guarantee and, best of all, there's currently over 70% off in this deal.

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It's really easy to use a VPN to watch Premier League action on cord-cutting services.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is the best choice.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting Canada and want to watch your free US stream - you'd select United States from the options.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your designated cord-cutter, sign in, and watch the 2025/26 Premier League for free.

How to watch 2025/26 Premier League with free trials

The United States' Premier League coverage is split across NBC, USA and Peacock, but you can get full access to the games for free using these cable-cutting free trial offers below:

YouTubeTV

Arguably the best value free trial period for the Premier League is YouTubeTV.

They currently offer a 10-day free trial which means if you time it right you can watch both gameweek 1 and 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

The first fixture is Friday, 15 August and while you won't be able to watch Monday Night Football on Monday, 25 August you will still get access to 13 games across the two weeks.

How do I cancel? Make sure to end your free trial before the 10 days is up or allow it to continue — prices start from $82.99 for their base plan.

If you are visiting a different country during the season you can use NordVPN to access YouTube TV's 10-day free trial.

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Hulu+Live TV offer a 3-day free trial period to new customers.

Hulu+Live TV offer a 3-day free trial period to new customers.

This would only be enough to cover the games taking place from Friday to Sunday. However, you will also get access to Disney+ and ESPN+ as well.

To cancel you will need to end the free trial period before your 72 hours is up otherwise you will be charged $82.99.

Travelling overseas? Use NordVPN to access Hulu+Live TV.

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Fubo

Fubo carries both NBC and USA which are required to watch the majority of Premier League games.

Fubo's 5-day free trial will gain you full access to their platform and you will be able to stream seven games of gameweek 1 of the Premier League.

Following that, you will have to fork out $79.99/month for the Pro Package or you can cancel should you not be satisfied.

Outside the U.S. this weekend? Access Fubo's free trial using NordVPN.

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DirecTV Stream

Next up we have DirecTV Stream which is another ideal platform for the EPL.

They have a 5-day free trial for their Entertainment Package which will give you access to NBC and USA Network.

If you are unsatisfied after those five days you can cancel or should the streaming service impress you a subscription costs $84.99/month.

Those travelling outside the US during the season can use NordVPN to access DirecTV's free trial.

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What Premier League games will be available with these free trials?

The games being broadcast on NBC and USA Network across the opening two weeks are as follows:


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  • Liverpool vs Bournemouth (August 15, 3pm, USA Network)
  • Aston Villa vs Newcastle (August 16, 7:30am, USA Network)
  • Brighton vs Fulham (August 16, 10am, USA Network)
  • Wolves vs Man City (August 16, 12:30pm, NBC)
  • Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (August 17, 9am, USA Network)
  • Man United vs Arsenal (August 17, 11:30am, NBC)
  • Leeds vs Everton (August 18, 3pm, USA Network)
  • West Ham vs Chelsea (August 22, 3pm, USA Network)
  • Man City vs Tottenham (August 23, 7:30am, USA Network)
  • Brentford vs Aston Villa (August 23, 10am, USA Network)
  • Arsenal vs Leeds (August 23, 12:30pm, NBC)
  • Everton vs Brighton (August 24, 9am, USA Network)
  • Fulham vs Man United (August 24, 11:30am, USA Network)
  • Newcastle vs Liverpool (August 25, 3pm, USA Network)

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones

Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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