Manchester United will aim to celebrate Michael Carrick's permanent appointment with a final win this season, while Brighton are looking to secure European football. The two sides meet at the Amex Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League season finale.
When and where is Brighton vs Manchester United?
The match takes place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm BST. Every game on the final day kicks off simultaneously to maintain competitive integrity. The venue is the Amex Stadium in Brighton, which has a capacity of 31,800. United fans will travel south for the season's finale.
TV channel and live stream details
For the first time, every final day match will be televised. This fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports Tennis, with dedicated coverage starting at 3pm, giving fans a full hour of build-up. Supporters can stream via the Sky Go app or website with a valid Sky Sports subscription. Alternatively, a NOW Sports Membership allows viewing on smart TVs and consoles.
In the United States, the match is broadcast exclusively on Peacock. Coverage for all final day games begins at 11am ET (8am PT), so early log-in is advised.
Radio coverage
Live national radio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live. Local coverage is provided by BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Sussex for respective regional audiences.
Team news
Brighton
Defender Mats Wieffer is a doubt after missing the recent defeat to Leeds, but the club hopes he will be fit. Definitely out are Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas, and Adam Webster.
Manchester United
Newly-appointed permanent manager Michael Carrick has confirmed that Casemiro will not be involved after his farewell appearance at Old Trafford last week. Matthijs de Ligt is also ruled out, while striker Benjamin Sesko remains a significant doubt with a lingering shin issue.
Head-to-head record
The recent history is remarkably balanced: the last 13 meetings have produced seven wins for Brighton and six for United. Brighton won the most recent encounter 2-1 in the FA Cup in January, while United took all three points in the reverse league fixture in October.
