Sky Sports launches 73p Premier League deal as Manchester Derby countdown begins

Both Manchester teams are set to go head to head on September 14 - here's how you can watch with a Sky Sports subscription deal.

Manchester City and Manchester United are set to go head to head on September 14.(Image: Getty Images)

With the 2025/26 Premier League season underway as of August 15, Manchester football fans are looking ahead to next month's derby between United and City. Taking place on September 14, the city is set to come alive with fans as the rival hometown teams fight it out on the pitch for victory.

Fans looking to avoid the chaos of town can catch the match on Sky Sports, with the broadcaster showing the vast majority of matches in this year's Premier League. Sky promises to broadcast 215 live games this year, which accounts for around 80% of total matches taking place in the championship.

Fans will need a Sky Sports subscription to catch these fixtures, with the service currently available for a reduced price thanks to a promotion that's running right now. It's dropped down to £22 per month for new subscribers, which works out at roughly 73p per day [via Bristol Live].

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To make the offer more appealing, Sky has confirmed it will host every final-day Premier League match, alongside the most festive fixtures of the season, including the return of Boxing Day action to Sky. There are also several new additions to the Sky Sports schedule, including 'Supersized Super Sundays', where up to four matches will be broadcast live and simultaneously on weekends following midweek European fixtures.

Sky is set to launch a new 'Multiview' programme, offering dynamic live coverage from all games simultaneously, complete with dedicated commentary and analysis on Sky TV and the Sky Sports app. Leading the charge for Sky Sports' coverage is Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, who joins the existing Premier League presenting team of David Jones and Kelly Cates, reports the Express.

They will be joined by Sky's pundit team, featuring Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Daniel Sturridge, Izzy Christiansen, Micah Richards and Jamie Redknapp, who will provide insight and opinions throughout the season. Former Liverpool defender Carragher will also host Sky's 'Extra Time' analysis and reaction show, delving into key moments of the games on major Sundays with multiple fixtures.

Regarding the changes, Chief Sports Officer for Sky, Jonathan Licht, stated: "This is a landmark season for Sky Sports and the Premier League. For the first time, we'll bring fans over 215 live matches, including every 2pm kick-off on Super Sunday.

"We're introducing new innovations like Multiview, new programmes like Super Sunday: Extra Time, and a new look schedule for Sky Sports News. From the moment the season kicks off, we'll be helping fans stay across all the biggest stories and making sure they never miss a moment of the action."

Sky's Premier League coverage can be accessed with a Sky Sports subscription, and those without an existing Sky package can choose the flagship Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for £35 per month. However, Virgin Media also offers access to Sky Sports through its own TV packages, providing another avenue to enjoy the new season.

The Manchester Derby will take place on September 14.(Image: Getty Images)

Currently, Virgin is running its competitive Summer of Sports sale, offering discounts on its Sky Sports packages until 2 September. The deals begin with the Bigger Combo bundle + Sports, which includes over 200 TV channels - eight of which are from Sky Sports - and 516Mbps fibre broadband.

This package has been reduced from £65.99 to £54.99, resulting in a saving of £264. However, both Sky and Virgin's plans come with a caveat: customers will face at least two bill increases during their 24-month term, as each provider plans to raise their prices every April. This year, Sky implemented a 6.2% increase for its TV customers, but has not yet confirmed next year's adjustment.

Virgin has already announced that its Bigger Combo bundle + Sports will increase to £58.49 from April 2026 and £61.99 from April 2027. One advantage Sky has over its competitors is the option to cancel a contract after a price rise is announced, an option not provided by Virgin.