How to watch Man City vs Brighton Women: BBC channel, live stream and kick-off time

Manchester City host Brighton in Sunday’s BBC WSL fixture, with the match live on BBC Two and available online through BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

When is Manchester City vs Brighton?

The match kicks off at 2.30pm BST on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Joie Stadium.

The Joie Stadium fixture starts at 2.30pm. That is half an hour after the WSL’s three 2pm matches, making it the last game to kick off on Sunday’s schedule.

What channel is the match on?

The UK television coverage is on BBC Two. BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website are also listed for live coverage.

The fixture is covered in Manchester City’s official match preview.

How can I stream it?

The game can be watched online through BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Select the live match programme in the service’s schedule.

The club’s match preview confirms BBC Two as the UK television broadcaster. Overseas viewers should check their local rights holder, as the UK streaming arrangements do not establish availability in other territories.

Do I need Sky Sports to watch?

No. This fixture is part of the BBC’s WSL coverage, so it can be watched on BBC Two or through the BBC’s advertised online coverage.

Follow our women’s football coverage for more WSL news and match previews.

The rest of the day’s coverage is listed in our football on TV guide.