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Manchester United and Atletico Madrid meet in Stockholm, giving both sides a useful test as they build toward the new season.
Diego Simeone, now entering his 15th full season at the Atleti helm, has revamped his squad this summer with the additions of wing-back Alex Grimaldo, midfielder Morten Hjulmand and playmaker Lee Kang-in.
United, meanwhile, will be led by new manager Michael Carrick. Newcomer Andrey Santos will be included in the preseason squad after his transfer from Chelsea . Other United players to watch include Harry Maguire, Bryan Mbeumo and Joshua Zirkzee.
These two clubs haven't faced each other since the 2022 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Atletico won on aggregate, 2-1, following a 1-0 victory.
Here's everything you need to know about the Man United vs. Atletico Madrid preseason friendly, including live stream, TV channel, start times and more.
Man United vs. Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this match in the U.S.:
TV channel:
Live stream: MUTV
At the time of writing, no US broadcaster has picked up the rights to show this friendly in the USA.
The only way to stream the game is via the club's subscription service MUTV.
Man United vs. Atletico Madrid start time
Man United vs. Atletico Madrid will take place at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, and kicks off on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date Kickoff time Eastern Time Sat, Aug. 1 9 a.m. Central Time Sat, Aug. 1 8 a.m. Mountain Time Sat, Aug. 1 7 a.m. Pacific Time Sat, Aug. 1 6 a.m.
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