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title: "Man Utd vs Ipswich: TV channel, kick-off time and how to watch"
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author: "James Chettle"
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published: "2026-08-27T20:33:00Z"
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# Man Utd vs Ipswich: TV channel, kick-off time and how to watch

**Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Sunday looking for their first Premier League victory of the season when Ipswich Town provide the opposition.**

[Michael Carrick](https://readmanutd.com/tag/michael-carrick/)‘s side need a response after suffering a 2-0 opening-day defeat at Hull City, while supporters in the UK will be able to watch the Ipswich clash live on television.

Here is everything you need to know about [Manchester United](https://readmanutd.com/2026/07/31/manchester-united-striker-transfer-bid/) vs Ipswich, including the kick-off time, TV channel and streaming information.

> This Manchester United XI go give IPSWICH 3-0.. \
> Carrick you know what to do. 🔥 [pic.twitter.com/1ttfjgUcHh](https://t.co/1ttfjgUcHh)
>
> — MUIP (@ManUtdInPidgin) [August 27, 2026](https://x.com/ManUtdInPidgin/status/2092993383618719858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## What time is Man Utd vs Ipswich?

Manchester United face Ipswich Town at **Old Trafford on Sunday 30 August**.

Kick-off is scheduled for **4:30pm BST**.

The [Premier League confirmed the fixture was moved for live television coverage](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4678381/fixture-amendments-for-premier-league-matches-in-august-and-september/), with United playing in the final Sunday slot.

Carrick will be looking for a major improvement after United’s disappointing start at Hull.

[ReadManUtd has already looked at the latest injury situation ahead of Ipswich](https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/24/man-utd-injury-news-vs-ipswich-amad-baleba-mount-and-sesko-latest/), with Amad expected to miss out while Benjamin Sesko is pushing for a greater role.

## What TV channel is Man Utd vs Ipswich on?

Manchester United vs Ipswich will be shown live in the UK on **Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports [Premier League](https://readmanutd.com/tag/premier-league/)**.

[Sky Sports lists coverage beginning at 4pm](https://www.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky/teams/manchester-united), half an hour before kick-off at Old Trafford.

Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the game through Sky’s streaming services, while supporters without a traditional Sky subscription can access Sky Sports through a **NOW Sports Membership**.

[Manchester United have also published their official guide to following the Ipswich fixture](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/match-preview-united-v-ipswich-town-30-august).

United have plenty riding on their first home league game of the campaign.

The defeat at Hull immediately placed Carrick’s side under pressure, with [Wayne Rooney among those to question United’s passive approach](https://readmanutd.com/2026/08/26/wayne-rooney-man-utd-hull-pressing/) during the opening weekend.

Sunday now gives United the opportunity to produce an immediate response in front of their own supporters.