How to watch Man Utd vs Leeds friendly in Sweden: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Manchester United and Leeds United step up their preparations for the new season when they meet in Stockholm on Saturday. The Red Devils are looking to rebuild under Ruben Amorim following their poorest domestic campaign in more than half a century.

Meanwhile, Leeds are gearing up for their return to the top flight after pipping Burnley to the Championship title on goal difference. However, rather than Old Trafford or Elland Road, the Swedish capital will host the match between these historic rivals.

Man United have made numerous pre-season trips to Sweden over the years, while both clubs have sizeable fan bases in Scandinavia. The club met in the region just two years ago, with Man United winning 2-0 in Oslo. Here’s the lowdown on the match, including kick-off time and how to watch…

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What time does Man United vs Leeds kick-off?

The friendly will be played at the 50,000-capacity Strawberry Arena, the country's national stadium, where the Red Devils defeated Ajax in the 2017 Europa League final. It will kick-off at the unusual time of 2pm.

How to watch Man Utd vs Leeds

Premier League broadcasters Sky Sports and TNT Sports will not show the match. Instead, those eager to watch the action live will need to tune into MUTV, which is available via Sky and Virgin and costs £7 per month.

Alternatively, the channel can be purchased directly from the club at £7.99 per month or £29.99 per year, allowing fans to stream the game on their mobile devices. Build-up will begin an hour before kick-off.

Leeds fans can watch the game via their club's streaming service, LUTV, with match passes costing £4.99.

Man United vs Leeds team news

As the Red Devils continue their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, having made an improved £70million bid for the Brentford forward, a number of other players will make their debut against Leeds, including £62.5m signing from the Wolves, Matheus Cunha.

Paraguayan youngster Diego Leon, 18, who has linked up with his new team-mates after his transfer was agreed back in January, could also be involved. Goalkeeper Andre Onana will miss the match with a hamstring issue, while Lisandro Martinez is continuing his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Leeds' new signings Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Lukas Nmecha could also be involved in the match.

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