How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth: live streams, TV details, team news for Premier League opener

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The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off tonight, with reigning champions Liverpool beginning their title defence against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. You can watch the EPL curtain-raiser from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth live stream date, time and channels

The Liverpool vs Bournemouth live stream takes place today (Friday, 15 August 2025).
► Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 6 a.m. AEDT (Sat)
• U.S. — Watch on USA via Sling TV
• U.K. — Watch on Sky Sports
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Arne Slot, now in his second season at the helm, has wasted no time reinforcing his squad, with the Reds making a bold statement in the transfer market. Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Florian Wirtz have all joined the club as Liverpool look to build on last season's domestic success. However, it wasn't a straightforward start to the campaign for the Reds with Crystal Palace defeating them on penalties in the curtain-raiser that is the Community Shield.

It has been a much quieter summer over at The Vitality Stadium. Under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth have become something of a force in England's top flight and will be hoping to build on recent years. The Cherries enjoyed a record-breaking Premier League campaign last season, finishing with 56 points, but they struggled against Slot's side, losing 2-0 and 3-0 in their respective games.

As for team news, Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are Liverpool's only fitness concerns ahead of kickoff, while Enes Unal and Ryan Christie are expected to miss out for the visitors.

Read on to find out how you can watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth live in the Premier League, no matter where you are in the world.

How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth from anywhere

Away from home and blocked from watching the big game?

You can still watch your usual Premier League live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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It's really easy to use a VPN to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your USA Network stream of Liverpool vs Bournemouth, choose 'United States' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling, sign in, and watch the Liverpool vs Bournemouth live.

How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth with Sling

If you're a US resident, you can watch the opening game of the Premier League season live on USA Network with Sling TV.
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If you're a US resident, you can watch the opening game of the Premier League season live on USA Network with Sling TV.

Sling's Blue TV plan lets you watch USA, which is carrying Liverpool vs Bournemouth. For a limited time, you can get your first month of Sling Blue half price making it a great way to watch live EPL football across the 2025-26 season.

Outside the States right now? Make sure to use a VPN to access Sling.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Live Streams

Can't find your stream for the big game? We have full information on watching the 2025-26 Premier League with this guide or we have our short list for this fixture below:

As alluded to earlier, in the U.S., USA Network via Sling TV is your go to for this game

As alluded to earlier, in the U.S., USA Network via Sling TV is your go to for this game

Sling TV packages start at $45.99 for a month but right now you can get your first month half price.

U.S. residents visiting another country can access Sling using NordVPN.

In the U.K. Sky Sports will be showing all the action or you can tune in via Now Sports.

In the U.K. Sky Sports will be showing all the action or you can tune in via Now Sports.

Prices start from £22/month for Sky and £14.99/day on Now.

Outside the U.K. during the game? Use NordVPN to watch your Sky or Now streams while abroad.

In Canada, it will be Fubo as ever.

In Canada, it will be Fubo as ever.

Prices start from CA$31/month for Fubo's Sports Monthly package and that will give you full access to all 380 EPL games.

Worried about missing the big game because you are traveling outside the Great White North? Don't worry, NordVPN will let you access your Fubo streams from anywhere in the world.

In Australia, Stan Sport will be showing the action.

In Australia, Stan Sport will be showing the action.

This costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan plan, which starts at AU$12/month.

Visiting a different country for Friday's fixture? NordVPN will give you access to Stan Sport's Liverpool vs Bournemouth stream.

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones
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Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He began his career at the University of Derby where he achieved a First-Class Honours in Specialist Sports Journalism. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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