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Manchester City conclude their build up to the new Premier League season with a friendly match away against their Italian sister side Palermo on Saturday.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We’ll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are, along with a full match list.
City have had a truncated preseason thanks to their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup early this summer, which saw them crash out at the Round of 16 stage with a shock defeat to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Palermo, which is part of the City Football Group family of clubs, are under the guidance of new manager Filippo Inzaghi this summer, with the former AC Milan and Italy striker tasked with guiding the Sicilian side to promotion from Serie B.
Up for grabs today is the Anglo-Palermitan Trophy, commemorating Palermo’s historic first-ever match against British sailors in 1900.
Palermo take on Manchester City on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Renzo Barbera Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in Italy. That makes it an 8 p.m. BST start in the UK, a 3 p.m. ET or a 12 p.m. PT kickoff in the US, and 5 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Sunday morning.
Today’s match provides Pep Guardiola with his last opportunity to assess his squad in a match setting before Man City’s Premier League opener against Wolves next weekend.
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Livestream Palermo vs. Man City in the US
The great news for soccer fans in the US is that today’s match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Golazo. That means you’ll also be able to watch the game online via streaming platform Paramount Plus.
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Paramount Plus has two plans: Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Premium, which used to be called Paramount Plus with Showtime. Essential costs $8 per month and includes ads and a sampling of Showtime programming. Premium removes ads and unlocks more Showtime titles, among other perks.
How to watch Palermo vs. Man City online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. It also can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
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Livestream Palermo vs. Man City in the UK and Australia
Viewers in the UK and Down Under can watch the match live on Man City’s dedicated in-house streaming service, CITY+.
CITY+ offers access to exclusive Manchester City video content, including live streams of select men’s pre-season friendlies), full match replays and selected live Academy and Women’s games.
The service is priced at £5 per month or £35 for a full year’s subscription.
Livestream Palermo vs. Man City in Canada
If you want to stream this preseason clash live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
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A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$25 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to Champions League and Europa League soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Quick tips for streaming the preseason friendly soccer using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming this match may vary.If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, because both devices will appear to be in the correct location. And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
