How to watch today's Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Reigning champions Liverpool launch their Premier League title defence under the Anfield lights on Friday, welcoming an ever-lively AFC Bournemouth outfit in a fixture that rarely disappoints for entertainment. 

After guiding the Reds to the crown in his debut season, Arne Slot has been handed a sizeable war chest to ensure Liverpool remain a force on all fronts in 2025-26. The summer recruitment drive has seen the arrivals of Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike, a statement of intent from a side hungry for more silverware. Yet, pre-season has been overshadowed by tragedy, with the club mourning the loss of Diogo Jota, the Portugal international who passed away in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, earlier in July.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, are looking to pick themselves up after fading late last season in their pursuit of a top-eight finish and a possible European berth. Keeping hold of Andoni Iraola is a major plus, but there's been a shake-up in the squad. The Cherries have bolstered with Djordje Petrovic and Adrien Truffert, though they've waved goodbye to a few defensive mainstays. Kepa Arrizabalaga has returned from loan, while Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez have moved on to Real Madrid and Liverpool, respectively.

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

How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth online - TV channels & live streams

In the United Kingdom (UK), the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth will be broadcast live on TV on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, and is available to stream online live through Sky Go.

In the United States (U.S.), the game will be available to stream live online on Fubo, Sling Blue and DirecTV Stream, as well as being broadcast live on USA and Universo.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth kick-off time

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Anfield

The match will be played at Anfield on Friday, August 15, with kick-off set for 3 pm ET/12 pm PT/8 pm BST.

Team news & squads

Liverpool vs Bournemouth lineups

Liverpool

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-1-4-1

BOU

1

A. Becker

5

I. Konate

4

C

V. van Dijk

6

M. Kerkez

30

J. Frimpong

10

A. Mac Allister

8

D. Szoboszlai

7

F. Wirtz

11

M. Salah

18

C. Gakpo

22

H. Ekitike

1

D. Petrovic

15

C

A. Smith

5

M. Senesi

3

A. Truffert

18

B. Diakite

12

T. Adams

8

A. Scott

24

A. Semenyo

16

M. Tavernier

7

D. Brooks

9

Evanilson

4-1-4-1

BOU

LIV

-Line up

• 1

  A. Becker

• 5

  I. Konate

• 4

  V. van Dijk (C)

• 6

  M. Kerkez

  43’

  60’

• 30

  J. Frimpong

  60’

• 10

  A. Mac Allister

  37’

  72’

• 8

  D. Szoboszlai

• 7

  F. Wirtz

  82’

• 11

  M. Salah

  90’ + 4’

• 18

  C. Gakpo

  49’

• 22

  H. Ekitike

  37’

  49’

  72’

Substitutes

• 26

  A. Robertson

  60’

• 25

  G. Mamardashvili

• 14

  F. Chiesa

  82’

  88’

• 42

  T. Nyoni

• 17

  C. Jones

  72’

• 2

  J. Gomez

  72’

• 19

  H. Elliott

• 3

  W. Endo

  60’

  90’ + 4’

• 73

  R. Ngumoha

Manager

• A. Slot

BOU

-Line up

• 1

  D. Petrovic

• 15

  A. Smith (C)

  90’

• 5

  M. Senesi

• 3

  A. Truffert

• 18

  B. Diakite

• 12

  T. Adams

  90’ + 1’

• 8

  A. Scott

  74’

• 24

  A. Semenyo

  64’, 76’

• 16

  M. Tavernier

• 7

  D. Brooks

  14’

  64’

  84’

• 9

  Evanilson

  81’

Substitutes

• 22

  E. Kroupi

  90’ + 1’

• 50

  R. Rees-Dottin

• 20

  J. Soler

• 23

  J. Hill

  90’

• 2

  J. Araujo

• 40

  W. Dennis

• 25

  H. Traore

  74’

  76’

• 47

  B. Winterburn

  84’

• 29

  P. Billing

Manager

• A. Iraola

Liverpool team news

Joe Gomez returned to training on Wednesday after being sidelined by an Achilles issue, Ryan Gravenberch serves a suspension from last season's finale against Crystal Palace, and Conor Bradley is a doubt after missing the Community Shield. The new signings are all poised for debuts, giving the home crowd plenty to anticipate.

Bournemouth team news

Bournemouth's preparations aren't without hiccups either. Last season’s standout Justin Kluivert is a doubt after picking up a knock in pre-season, while Lewis Cook and Enes Unal face lengthy knee injury layoffs. 

Ryan Christie and Luis Sinisterra are nearing returns but Anfield may come too soon, leaving Adrien Truffert set to slot in for his first competitive start at left-back.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

LIV

Last 5 matches

BOU

5

Wins

0

Draws

0

Wins

• Bournemouth

  0

  -

  2

  Liverpool

• Liverpool

  3

  -

  0

  Bournemouth

• Bournemouth

  0

  -

  4

  Liverpool

• Bournemouth

  1

  -

  2

  Liverpool

• Liverpool

  3

  -

  1

  Bournemouth

14

Goals scored

2

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

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