Manchester United vs Manchester City Women: TV channel, live stream and Manchester derby kick-off time

Manchester United host Manchester City in the Women’s Super League on Sunday 25 October, with kick-off at 6pm GMT. The Manchester derby is live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 5.30pm.

The match takes place at the Progress with Unity Stadium in Leigh, also known as Leigh Sports Village. Supporters can stream the game through Sky Go with an eligible subscription or NOW with a membership that includes Sky Sports Football.

What channel is Manchester United vs Manchester City Women on?

Sky Sports Football will show the derby live in the UK. The broadcaster’s listing has coverage starting at 5.30pm, half an hour before kick-off.

Manchester City’s official match guide also lists Sky One among the UK channels carrying the fixture.

How to stream the Manchester derby

Existing Sky customers can watch through Sky Go, provided their subscription includes the relevant channel.

Alternatively, NOW offers sports memberships that include Sky Sports Football. Check the channels included in your chosen plan before purchasing, as NOW offers different sports packages.

Watching live requires a suitable subscription or membership; the streaming apps alone do not provide access.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is at 6pm UK time on Sunday 25 October. The clocks go back earlier that morning, so the match is being played on GMT.

Detail	Information
Fixture	Manchester United Women vs Manchester City Women
Competition	Women’s Super League
Date	Sunday 25 October 2026
Venue	Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh
TV coverage starts	5.30pm GMT on Sky Sports Football
Kick-off	6pm GMT
UK streaming	Sky Go and NOW, with eligible access

City confirmed the revised evening kick-off in their October broadcast announcement. Manchester United’s fixture list also shows the 6pm start.

United return from an eight-goal cup tie

United approach the derby after beating Liverpool 5-3 away in the Subway Players’ Cup on Wednesday.

Our Women’s Players’ Cup roundup covers that result and the rest of the evening’s matches.

Sunday’s game is the first league meeting between the Manchester clubs this season, with City making the short trip to Leigh as defending WSL champions.