Grimsby vs Man Utd is being streamed for free on ITVX this Wednesday. The free stream will include pre-match build-up and analysis, English commentary and live coverage of the game.
This is a huge cup tie for the Mariners, who face the Red Devils for the first time since 1948. For United, it is a huge chance to get some goals in their boots, particularly Benjamin Sesko who has had a quiet start to life at Old Trafford.
But how can you watch the live stream from across the globe? Can you get the ITVX stream in Canada, Australia and the U.S. too? And what phones is the app available on?
Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Grimsby vs Man Utd free on ITVX...
How to watch Grimsby vs Man Utd on ITVX
ITVX will broadcast the Grimsby vs Man Utd game for free on today, Wednesday, August 27 at 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET.
New to ITVX? Register for a free account or simply download the app on your mobile device.
You don't even need a ITVX subscription to watch Grimsby vs Man Utd, you just need a valid TV license and then you can sign up with your email.
OUTSIDE THE U.K.? ACCESS ITVX FROM ANYWHERE WITH A VPN.
We signed up to watch first round coverage on the platform and it worked perfectly – the streaming quality is excellent.
How to watch Grimsby vs Man Utd on ITVX from anywhere
ITVX is only available to U.K. residents with a TV license signed up to the free service.
Soccer lovers that are traveling or working outside the U.K. for this weekend's game will need to use a VPN to access ITVX's free stream.
There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN will allow you safely unblock ITVX's stream of Grimsby vs Man Utd — plus you can save 70%.
It's really simple to use a VPN to watch Grimsby vs Man Utd on ITVX.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose a location to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the free Grimsby vs Man Utd stream on ITVX, choose 'United Kingdom' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the game. Open ITVX on your chosen device, sign in, and watch ITVX for free.
What will ITVX's coverage of Grimsby vs Man Utd include?
ITVX is broadcasting Grimsby vs Man Utd in the Carabao Cup live from 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET.
The whole match will be live on ITVX and a full replay will be available to watch at home or on the go for free on ITVX.
ITVX's main commentator for the fixture will be Sam Matterface, whose voice you would have heard multiple times on England games.
Expect action replays and highlights on the ITV Sport YouTube channel.
Which devices can I watch Grimsby vs Man Utd on ITVX with?
You can use ITVX on all of the following devices and platforms:
Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (please note: some models aren’t supported)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above - 2016 models only offer on demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
Is ITVX the best way to watch Grimsby vs Man Utd?
ITVX will broadcast a total of 20 EFL games in the 2025/26 season, with Grimsby vs Man Utd being their third game.
ITVX is also the go-to platform for all England international matches outside major tournament finals, co-broadcasting with the BBC. It has also shared FA Cup rights in recent seasons, with no significant issues reported regarding streaming quality.
In short, ITVX is a reliable and experienced streaming platform.
As of 2025, the platform reports "over six billion streams", with millions watching its soccer coverage.
For optimal streaming, ITVX suggests a download speed of at least 10Mbps.
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