Leeds United travel to the United States for a pre-season programme that opens with a fixture against Wrexham at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. For supporters in Leeds, the match will be played late on Saturday local time in Florida and in the early hours of Sunday in the UK. The club has confirmed a range of broadcast and streaming options for those who cannot attend.
When the match starts (UK time) and viewing options
The encounter is scheduled to kick off at 7.30pm Eastern Time on Saturday, which converts to 12.30am BST on Sunday — equivalent to 00:30 BST. Fans in Leeds should note the late-night start if planning to watch live.
"The game takes place on Saturday evening at 7.30pm Eastern Time in Tampa which means a 12.30am kick-off on Sunday morning in the UK."
- Live on TV: Premier Sports 2 (subscription required)
- Free via broadcasters’ streaming: BBC iPlayer and S4C Online
- Club streams: LUTV and Wrexham AFC Live offer one-off match passes
Costs, channel numbers and how to access
Supporters who prefer the club streams can buy single-match access: a LUTV one-off Match Pass costs £5, while Wrexham AFC Live offers a pass at £4.99. Premier Sports 2 will carry full coverage for subscribers; on common pay-TV platforms it shows as channel 529 on Virgin and 435 on Sky.
| Platform | How to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Sports 2 | Subscription TV | Subscription required |
| BBC iPlayer / S4C Online | Free streaming | Free |
| LUTV | One-off Match Pass | £5 |
| Wrexham AFC Live | One-off Match Pass | £4.99 |
For Leeds United fans in the city, the variety of viewing routes provides options according to budget and platform preference. The availability on BBC iPlayer and S4C Online offers a free route, while club services and Premier Sports supply alternatives for those who want club-specific content or a conventional broadcast presentation.
Supporters planning to watch should double-check start times locally and ensure they have the relevant subscriptions or match passes prepared ahead of kick-off. The fixture forms part of Leeds’ US training camp and will be followed by further friendlies, meaning this late-night encounter is the first opportunity this summer for local followers to assess the squad in action before the domestic season resumes.
