USMNT vs. Senegal: How to watch this weekend’s pre-World Cup friendly, TV channel, where to stream free, and more
Now that the official squad for the 2026 U.S. Men’s National Team is set, the team is ready for the tournament. Well, preparing for the tournament, at least. The USMNT will face Senegal this Sunday for a pre-World Cup friendly match held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (After facing Senegal, head coach Mauricio Pochetti and the men’s squad will face Germany on June 6.)
Sunday’s USMNT vs. Senegal match will air live on TBS and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. You can also stream the game on HBO Max or in Spanish on Peacock. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the U.S. play Senegal.
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How to watch USMNT vs. Senegal
Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channels: TBS, Telemundo, Universo
Streaming: HBO Max, Peacock (in Spanish), DirecTV, YouTube TV, and more
When is the USMNT vs. Senegal match?
The friendly match between the U.S. and Senegal is set for Sunday, May 31.
What time is the USMNT vs. Senegal match?
U.S. vs. Senegal kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. ET. Streaming coverage will begin on HBO Max at 2:30 p.m. ET and on Peacock at 3 p.m. ET.
What channels will USMNT vs. Senegal be on?
USMNT vs. Senegal will be broadcast in Spanish on Universo and Telemundo and in English on TBS.
How to watch the USMNT vs. Senegal match without cable:
DirecTV
DirecTV’s Choice tier gets you access to loads of channels where you can tune in to everything from the World Cup to your favorite cable dramas, and if you want to watch Sunday’s soccer game between the U.S. and Senegal, DirecTV offers every channel you need to tune in.
DirecTV Choice is currently available for $64.99 for your first month, that’s a $30 savings over the regular rate. (After the initial offer ends, you’ll be charged $94.99/month, or you can cancel at any time.) You can also get $30 off your first month of DirecTV’s Entertainment package, $35 off an Ultimate plan and $40 off a Premier plan, too – browse all the plans here. You can also try out any plan for free for five days. You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage. If you’re interested in trying out a live-TV streaming service but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
YouTube TV
You can find this weekend’s soccer match on YouTube TV, which offers the match in English on TBS and Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. Plus, the streamer gets you all the channels you need to watch the 2026 World Cup, including Fox and FS1.
Right now, you can get a great deal on YouTube TV right now: $67.99/month for your first five months, then $82.99/month thereafter, and you can try it all for free for 21 days.
One thing to note: YouTube TV livestreams tend to run a slight delay, which isn’t ideal if you’re trying to keep up with the live game down to the exact second.
HBO Max
HBO Max is home to great shows like Euphoria,The Pitt, Industry, as well as tons of sports programming, including Sunday’s pre-World Cup matchup. Games that are broadcast on networks like TNT, TBS, and truTV are all available to stream for HBO Max Standard plan subscribers.
Ad-free Standard or Premium plans start at $18.49/month.
Peacock
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, Universo, Telemundo, and more. You can find this weekend’s pre-World Cup friendly streaming in Spanish on Peacock, and you’ll also be able to watch Spanish-language broadcasts of every 2026 World Cup game there, too. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show, and much more.
For $17/month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
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