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Premier League
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Stadium of Light
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How to watch today's Sunderland vs West Ham Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Premier League
Sunderland
West Ham United
Sunderland vs West Ham United

How to watch the Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Exclusive Streaming Home
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Peacock Premium

✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
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Sling TV

✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.

✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets. 

✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.

✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.

✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
peacock logo image for promo

Peacock Premium

✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
Sling Blue Promo Panel logo

Sling TV

✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.

✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets. 

✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.

✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.

✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
peacock logo image for promo

Peacock Premium

✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Monthly from$12.99

Sunderland and West Ham are set to kick off their 2025-26 Premier League campaigns at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

This match marks the Black Cats' return to the English top tier, while the Hammers will be looking for a strong start to their season after managing to avoid relegation last time around. 

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Sunderland vs West Ham online - TV channels & live streams

PeacockWatch here

In the United States (US), the Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham will be available to watch and stream online live through Peacock.

Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Sunderland vs West Ham kick-off time

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Premier League - Game Week 1
Stadium of Light

The Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham will be played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England.

It will kick off at 7 am PT / 10 am ET on Saturday, August 16, in the US.

Team news & squads

Sunderland vs West Ham United lineups

4-3-3
Sunderland crest
Sunderland
SUN
Formation
West Ham United crest
West Ham United
WHU
3-4-1-2
R. RoefsR. RoefsJ. SeeltJ. SeeltT. HumeT. HumeReinildoReinildoD. BallardD. BallardH. DiarraH. DiarraN. SadikiN. SadikiG. XhakaG. XhakaS. AdingraS. AdingraE. MayendaE. MayendaC. TalbiC. TalbiM. HermansenM. HermansenM. KilmanM. KilmanJ. TodiboJ. TodiboN. AguerdN. AguerdJ. Ward-ProwseJ. Ward-ProwseM. DioufM. DioufG. RodriguezG. RodriguezL. PaquetaL. PaquetaA. Wan-BissakaA. Wan-BissakaN. FuellkrugN. FuellkrugJ. BowenJ. Bowen
West Ham United crest
West Ham United
WHU
4-3-3

SUN
-Line up

Substitutes

Manager

  • R. Le Bris

WHU
-Line up

Substitutes

Manager

  • G. Potter

Injuries and Suspended players

Injuries and Suspensions

Injuries and Suspensions

Sunderland team news

One of the most active sides in the transfer market, Sunderland have brought in the likes of experienced Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra and Simon Adingra.

Eliezer Mayenda is also among the key players for the hosts, and the Spaniard should be part of the attack.

Meanwhile, all of Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aji Alese, Luke O'Nien and Leo Hjelde will miss the opener for the hosts. Furthermore, Arthur Masuaku and Marc Guiu raise doubts.

West Ham team news

Graham Potter could hand debuts to El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters, Callum Wilson and Mads Hermansen, although the Irons' manager has not particularly conceded that Hermansen will start in between the sticks following Lukasz Fabianski's departure.

Academy graduate Freddie Potts featured in the pre-season after returning from his loan spell with Portsmouth.

Crysencio Summerville and George Earthy are ruled out with injuries.

Form

SUN
-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
2/9
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
1/5

WHU
-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
9/5
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
4/5

Head-to-Head Record

SUN

Last 5 matches

WHU

0

Wins

2

Draws

3

Wins

4

Goals scored

7
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
2/5

Standings

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