MUTV Review: Price, Pre-Season Streams & What's Included (2026)
Compare MUTV monthly plans, live sports channels, regional blackout rules, and supported devices.
MUTV Review: Verdict, Cost & Sports Coverage
WhereSports Editorial Desk • Audited October 2026
The Verdict
Our Verdict: MUTV is Manchester United's official in-house streaming service and 24/7 club TV channel. At £29.99/yr (£2.50/mo) for the annual digital pass or £7.99/mo for a single month during the July/August summer tour, it is the best way worldwide to watch every men's pre-season friendly live in 1080p 50fps, alongside live U21 and U18 Academy matches, select Women's games, and midnight full-match Premier League replays. Just make sure you know what it cannot show: due to broadcast rights laws, MUTV never airs live video of men's Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, or European matches (providing live radio audio commentary instead), and accounts are strictly limited to 1 screen at a time.
Best For
- Fans following live games across Premier League, Premier League 2, Fa Womens Super League, English Premier League.
- Viewers watching live coverage in our Soccer TV schedule hubs.
- Manchester United fans who want to watch every summer pre-season tour match live (buy a 1-month pass for £7.99 in July and cancel)
- Supporters who closely follow emerging Carrington talent in live U21 (Premier League 2) and U18 Academy matches
- Fans who miss weekend kickoffs and want full 90-minute match replays, '90 in 20' extended cuts, and classic archive games
- Official Manchester United Premium Members who get a full 12-month MUTV digital subscription included at no extra cost
Pricing Reality
MUTV costs £7.99/mo (~$9.99 USD) or £29.99/yr (~$34.99 USD, or £2.50/mo effective) on the digital app, or £7.00/mo as a linear TV channel add-on on Sky UK and Virgin Media.
- Avoid the £84/yr Sky & Virgin Media Trap: Paying £7.00/mo on Sky (Channel 418) or Virgin Media (Channel 526) for a year costs £84.00. Buying the £29.99/yr Digital Annual Pass on manutd.com and watching on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, or Xbox saves you £54/yr.
- The £7.99 Pre-Season Tour Trick: If you only care about watching the men's summer pre-season tour in July and August, buy a single £7.99 Monthly Pass and turn off auto-renewal right away.
- Included Free in Premium Membership: Do not pay for MUTV if you already hold an Official Manchester United Premium Membership (~£70/yr), which includes a 12-month MUTV digital pass for £0.
- No Live Men's Premier League Video: Live competitive men's first-team games only have live radio audio commentary on MUTV; full video replays unlock after the midnight embargo.
Devices & Account Features
- Supported Devices: Available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 2 concurrent streams per account (depending on tier).
- Cloud DVR & Replays: VOD Replays.
- Subscription Model: Direct digital sign-up with online account cancellation.
In-Depth Platform Analysis & Coverage
MUTV is the official 24/7 television network and direct-to-consumer streaming platform of Manchester United Football Club. Accessible worldwide inside the Manchester United mobile app, at manutd.com/mutv, and via dedicated Smart TV apps on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Xbox (plus Sky Channel 418 and Virgin Media Channel 526 in the UK and Ireland), it streams in 1080p 50fps HD.
While broadcast regulations prohibit club channels from showing live video of competitive men's Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, or UEFA matches, MUTV broadcasts every men's first-team summer pre-season friendly live, alongside live Under-21 and Under-18 Academy fixtures, select Manchester United Women matches, live radio commentary for every competitive first-team game, full-match replays after midnight, manager press conferences, and original club documentaries.
What We Like (Pros)
- Streams every summer pre-season tour match and live U21/U18 Academy fixtures worldwide
- Huge 68% discount on the £29.99/yr Digital Annual Pass (£2.50/mo) compared to paying £7.99 month-to-month
- Included free for 12 months if you have an Official Manchester United Premium Membership
- Full 90-minute replays and '90 in 20' extended highlights of every Premier League and cup match
What to Consider (Cons)
- Cannot show live video of competitive men's Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, or European games
- Sky and Virgin Media linear TV add-on (£7.00/mo = £84/yr) is nearly 3x the price of the £29.99/yr digital pass
- Strictly limited to 1 active stream at a time per My United account
- No native app for PlayStation consoles or older Samsung/LG Smart TVs without casting
Subscription Packages & Pricing
Rolling 1-month digital pass unlocking live summer pre-season tour games, the 24/7 MUTV channel, live Academy matches, and full match replays.
- Live 1080p 50fps video of all men's summer pre-season tour matches
- Live video of Manchester United U21, U18 Academy, and select Women's games
- Live radio audio for competitive first-team matches plus full video replays after midnight
- Watch on 1 active screen at a time across Smart TV sticks, Xbox, mobile, and web
Prepaid 12-month digital pass saving 68% over monthly billing (and £54/yr cheaper than Sky/Virgin Media), or included free with Man Utd Premium Membership.
- Full 12 months of live pre-season matches, U21 and U18 Academy games, and 24/7 MUTV
- Saves £65.89/yr compared to monthly digital billing and £54/yr compared to Sky/Virgin Media
- Full Premier League and cup match replays, '90 in 20' cuts, and classic archive games
- Note: Included at £0 extra if you already hold an Official Manchester United Premium Membership
Traditional cable and satellite channel add-on in the UK and Ireland that unlocks the 24/7 MUTV channel on your TV box plus free digital app linking.
- 24/7 linear MUTV broadcast channel on Sky (Ch. 418) or Virgin Media (Ch. 526)
- Can be linked to a My United account to unlock the MUTV digital app at no extra charge
- Allows physical set-top box DVR recording on Sky Q / Sky Glass / Virgin TV
- Warning: Costs £84.00/yr over 12 months compared to £29.99/yr for the standalone digital pass
What Leagues & Sports Can You Watch on MUTV?
Official broadcasting rights and live competition schedules carried by MUTV.
Recently Aired Matches on MUTV
Recent sports matches and tournament games previously broadcasted across MUTV channels.
Live TV Channels & Station Lineup
Official television networks and sports broadcast feeds carried by MUTV.
Where MUTV is Available
Select your regional sports TV hub to browse local channels and schedules.
Supported Devices & Streaming Apps
Native applications and verified hardware compatibility for MUTV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MUTV show live Manchester United Premier League, FA Cup, or European games?
No. Because league and tournament broadcasters (like Sky Sports, TNT Sports, NBC/Peacock, and UEFA partners) own exclusive live TV rights, MUTV is not allowed to show live video of competitive men's first-team matches. Instead, MUTV broadcasts live radio audio commentary and studio build-up during the match, and uploads the full 90-minute match video replay and '90 in 20' extended highlights after the broadcast embargo lifts (usually midnight UK time the same night).
What live football matches are actually shown on MUTV?
MUTV streams live 1080p 50fps video of every men's first-team summer pre-season tour match and mid-season friendly, plus live coverage of Manchester United Under-21 (Premier League 2) and Under-18 Academy matches and select Manchester United Women fixtures that are not picked for exclusive national TV.
What is the cheapest way to subscribe to MUTV?
First, if you only want to watch the summer pre-season tour in July and August, buy a single £7.99 ($9.99 USD) Digital Monthly Pass on manutd.com and cancel auto-renewal immediately. Second, if you want MUTV all year, buy the £29.99/yr (£2.50/mo) Digital Annual Pass on manutd.com and never pay £7.00/mo (£84/yr) through Sky or Virgin Media. Third, if you already have a Manchester United Official Premium Membership, MUTV is already included free for 12 months.
Are any summer pre-season friendly matches blacked out on MUTV in the US or abroad?
Almost all summer pre-season tour matches stream live worldwide on MUTV, though occasionally a specific U.S. summer tour friendly is co-licensed to a domestic broadcaster (such as ESPN in the United States), which can trigger a local live blackout in that single country with full replays available right after the final whistle.
How do I cancel my MUTV subscription?
If you subscribed directly on the website, log in at manutd.com, open your My United profile, go to Subscriptions, and click Cancel Subscription before your monthly or annual renewal date. If you subscribed inside the Manchester United app on iPhone/iPad, Android, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV, you must cancel auto-renewal inside your Apple ID, Google Play, Roku, or Amazon account settings.