Manchester United's 2026 pre-season campaign kicks off with a friendly against Wrexham on Saturday, July 18, at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. It is Michael Carrick's first preseason appearance as the Red Devils' manager, and Wrexham are preparing for the new season of the Championship under Phil Parkinson.
This is one of the most anticipated preseason friendlies of the summer, as Manchester United's new signings like Andrey Santos will be keen to get on the field for the fans around the world. Youri Tielemens will not be featuring for Manchester United against Wrexham.
Manchester United vs. Wrexham Start Time Around the World
The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. BST (6:00 p.m. local time in Helsinki). Here's when fans can tune in across the globe:
- USA (ET): 11:00 a.m.
- USA (PT): 8:00 a.m.
- Canada (ET): 11:00 a.m.
- Brazil (BRT): 12:00 p.m.
- UK (BST): 4:00 p.m.
- Germany (CEST): 5:00 p.m.
- India (IST): 8:30 p.m.
- South Africa (SAST): 5:00 p.m.
- Saudi Arabia (AST): 6:00 p.m.
- UAE (GST): 7:00 p.m.
- Japan (JST): 12:00 a.m. (July 19)
- South Korea (KST): 12:00 a.m. (July 19)
- Australia (AEST): 1:00 a.m. (July 19)
- New Zealand (NZST): 3:00 a.m. (July 19)
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Wrexham Live
Manchester United fans will be able to watch the first of the club's two pre-season matches on MUTV, the club's official TV channel and streaming service. The match will be broadcast on the MUTV website and mobile app for subscribers.
The match will also be available to stream via ESPN's platforms for Wrexham fans in the United States, and the club has announced that its preseason fixtures will be available via Wrexham AFC's official streaming service in eligible territories. Availability of the broadcast may differ from country to country, so supporters should check their local listings before kick-off.
The fixture will give Manchester United supporters an early taste of Carrick's tactics and some of the new signings, while Wrexham will face Premier League football. The Helsinki match is sure to be one of the highlights of the weekend's preseason friendlies, as both teams are expected to draw in large crowds from around the world.
