Sky-High Showdown: Where to Watch Sunderland vs Manchester City in the 2025-26 Premier League
31 December 2025
Manchester City visit Sunderland on Thursday evening at the Out Light Stadium, as part of the Premier League 2025-2026 matchweek 19. The defending champions aim to keep pressure on the league leaders with their potent attack.
Sunderland currently sit seventh with 28 points, and will look to their home support to engineer a positive result against a top-tier opponent.
In the following sections, Koora outlines the broadcasting options for Sunderland vs Manchester City and how to watch online during the 2025-2026 season.
Which channels broadcast Sunderland vs Manchester City in the Premier League 2025-2026?
The beIN Sports network holds exclusive rights for the Premier League in the Middle East and North Africa, so you can watch the match on beIN Sports 1 HD and beIN 4K.
How to watch Sunderland vs Manchester City online in the Premier League 2025-2026?
Online viewing is available via the TOD app or beIN Connect, giving fans a streaming option if they can’t be in front of a TV screen.
Who is the commentator for Sunderland vs Manchester City in the Premier League 2025-2026?
BeIN Sports has appointed Hassan Al-Eidros as the match commentator for this encounter.
Match date, time and venue
The game takes place on Thursday, 1 January 2026, at the Out Light Stadium. Kick-off is at 23:00 Saudi time and 00:00 UAE time.
If Sunderland somehow finds a way to notch a result, the home crowd might just convince City’s defense to take a vacation. If City strike first, the visiting supporters will start warming up their victory dances early—because the internet never forgets a well-timed counter-attack joke.
