The opening game of the 2023-24 season sees an intriguing master vs. apprentice encounter, as defending champs Manchester City travel to Turf Moor to take on newly promoted Burnley.
The opening game of the 2023-24 season sees an intriguing master vs. apprentice encounter, as defending champs Manchester City travel to Turf Moor to take on newly promoted Burnley.
Burnley host Man City at Turf Moor on Friday, Aug. 11. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m PT).
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
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Friday’s Burnley-Man City match is on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes USA Network making it a great option for those wanting to watch Premier League action. It’s $35 per month and includes over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN and FS1.
If you want to stream Burnley vs. Man City live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to FuboTV Canada. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.
FuboTV is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the Premier League this season with exclusive streaming rights to every game. It costs CA$25 per month, though you can save some cash by paying quarterly or annually.