Man City vs Brighton: Is it on TV? Saturday’s match and the Carabao Cup tie explained

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Updated Friday 30 October: kick-off time confirmed at 3pm, and Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie updated to past tense on Sky Sports+.

Man City vs Brighton on Saturday is not being shown live on UK television. The Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 31 October, during the Saturday afternoon broadcast blackout, with highlights on Match of the Day on BBC One.

The sides also met at the Etihad in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday 28 October, with kick-off at 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports+.

What channel is Man City vs Brighton on?

Saturday’s Premier League match is not on UK television live, because 3pm Saturday kick-offs cannot be broadcast in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One on Saturday night. Wednesday’s Carabao Cup meeting was live on Sky Sports+.

For more live football listings, see our football on TV guide.

Can I stream Man City vs Brighton?

There is no authorised live UK stream of Saturday’s match. Match of the Day, including the Man City v Brighton highlights, is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

Man City vs Brighton kick-off time and venue

Saturday’s match kicks off at 3pm GMT on 31 October 2026 at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City vs Brighton team news

Enzo Maresca gave Erling Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and Elliot Anderson three days off after the defeat at Aston Villa. Matheus Nunes remains injured. Watch Maresca’s press conference on City’s official site.

Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Chema Andrés are expected to be available for Saturday after hip injuries, Fabian Hürzeler said, while Yankuba Minteh and Mats Wieffer are back in contention. Kaoru Mitoma remains sidelined. Read our Brighton injury news.

Watching Man City vs Brighton outside the UK

In the United States, Saturday’s Premier League match is live on Peacock. Viewers elsewhere should check their local Premier League broadcaster’s listings.

Man City vs Brighton: your questions answered

Is Man City vs Brighton on TV?

Saturday’s 3pm Premier League match is not live on UK television, but highlights are on Match of the Day. Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie was live on Sky Sports+ at 7.30pm.

What time is Man City vs Brighton on Saturday?

Kick-off is at 3pm GMT on Saturday 31 October at the Etihad Stadium.

Is Ferdi Kadıoğlu playing against Man City?

Kadıoğlu was a doubt for Wednesday’s cup tie with a hip injury, but Fabian Hürzeler expects him to be available for Saturday’s league match.

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