Fans of the beautiful game, rejoice, because the 2025-26 English Premier League season is officially underway. On the first full day of action in Matchweek 1, arguably the most popular club in all of football, Manchester City will go on the road to take on the Wolverhampton Wanderers. Both clubs will be taking to the pitch for the first time this season after having seen significant departures during the offseason. You can catch all of the action on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC. To watch that match and the entire EPL season, we recommend signing up for a Premium tier on Peacock.

How to watch Wolves vs. Man City

• When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
• TV: NBC
• Stream: Watch with a Premium or Premium Plus subscription to Peacock.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know to stream Wolves vs. Man City:

Why we recommend Peacock to watch Wolves vs. Man City

Since the Wolves vs. Man City match is airing on NBC, there are a number of different options that you can use to stream the game, including some that will allow you to watch for free (more on those in a minute). However, if you are looking to watch more than one English Premier League game this season, then I recommend subscribing to Peacock. The NBCUniversal streamer is the only place that will allow you to watch every EPL game, even though they won’t all be available live.

Not only will Peacock simulcast every Premier League match that airs on NBC, but it will also have a multitude of streaming-exclusive matchups as well. As for the games that will air on non-NBC linear channels — USA Network, CNBC, Universo — they will be available on Peacock to watch on demand the day after they air.

Peacock offers three different subscription options, but to be able to get the EPL action, you need to sign up for one of the two premium tiers. Peacock Premium runs $11 per month, and includes ad-free on-demand viewing. Premium Plus also offers ad-free playback, but also provides the option to download matchups and watch them offline.

So, if you are looking for the cheapest and most complete option to catch all of the English Premier League action this season, Peacock makes the most sense.

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Can you watch Wolves vs. Man City for free?

If you are just looking for a streaming service to watch this specific game and nothing else, there are options available for you. DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV all offer free trials, but they vary in length, so be wary. DIRECTV STREAM’s industry-leading trial runs for five days, while Hulu + Live TV’s is a solid three days.

Those are pretty straightforward, but when it comes to the sports-minded streamer Fubo, things can get a little complicated. As The Streamable’s expert David Satin discovered when signing up for the services, figuring out how long Fubo’s trial is — even as you are signing up — can be a bit difficult. Nonetheless, it will be at least one day, with the potential to be as many as seven, depending on a wide range of factors that Fubo does not share publicly.

The YouTube TV trial is said to be “up to two weeks,” but can be as short as two days. So it is difficult to ascertain what you are actually getting before you go through the signup process.

If you are looking to watch the game for free, I would recommend DIRECTV STREAM, because that streamer has the longest guaranteed free trial and gives you the best channel options.

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How to watch Wolves vs. Man City

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch Wolves vs. Man City as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to Peacock in order to stream the tournament with a VPN.

SurfShark is one of the best providers around at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get SurfShark’s protection for as little as $2.19 per month. All plans include a secure VPN, ad blocker, and cookie pop-up blocker, so you will be covered from every angle. And since SurfShark’s protection is available on unlimited devices, you won’t have to pick and choose which ones to prioritize. Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While SurfShark is our recommendation for the best value VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

• Best Budget Option: NordVPN | Starting at $3.39 per month
• Best Features: ExpressVPN | Starting at $5 per month
• Best Free Option: Proton VPN | Free plan available