The Manchester City vs Exeter City FA Cup tie on 10 January 2026 is being shown officially on select TV and streaming platforms outside the UK, but is not televised live in the UK itself due to broadcast rules.

Quick Scoop

  • In the USA , the match is available on:
    • ESPN Deportes and ESPN Select on TV.
* Streaming via **fuboTV** (carrying the ESPN feed).
  • In the UK , there is no live TV or official live video stream of Man City vs Exeter City because of FA Cup broadcast restrictions.
  • Exeter City’s official channels offer audio commentary and text updates , but not live video, in line with FA Cup rules.

Where to watch (by region)

United States & some international markets

Fans in the U.S. can watch the full match live through ESPN’s platforms and selected streaming partners.

  • TV:
    • ESPN Deportes (Spanish).
* **ESPN Select** (English).
  • Streaming:
    • fuboTV carries the ESPN channels with the game.
  • Some listings sites also group the fixture under live FA Cup coverage at 15:00 UTC / 10:00 ET / 16:00 CET.

Always double-check your local listings on matchday, as channel assignments can shift close to kickoff.

United Kingdom

  • No live TV broadcast of Manchester City vs Exeter City in the UK for this round.
  • Exeter City confirm that neither UK nor overseas viewers have video access via their Grecian+ service for FA Cup games; only audio commentary is available for subscribers.

This means UK fans wanting a legal live picture feed are essentially out of luck and must rely on audio, live text, or delayed highlights.

Other countries / streaming guides

  • Global “where to watch” aggregators (like JustWatch) list the game as available to stream on DAZN in some territories, with live or replay coverage around 16:00 local time in Central Europe.
  • These services often provide highlights, full replays, and interviews even when the original live window has passed.

Kickoff time and basic match info

  • Date: 10 January 2026.
  • Kickoff:
    • 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC in Manchester.
* 10:00 ET in the United States.

* 16:00 CET in much of continental Europe.
  • Venue: Etihad Stadium , Manchester.

Forums, fan streams, and “free” links

  • Soccer forums (like Reddit’s r/soccer match thread) are actively discussing the tie and usually share:
    • Live text updates and reactions.
    • Links to official streams and audio where available.
  • Event pages or random “free stream” links that pop up for this fixture are often unofficial and may be illegal or unsafe , even when they present themselves as tickets or “free live streaming” events.

If a site is not a well-known broadcaster or club/league partner, it is safer to avoid it and stick to verified platforms and official club coverage.

TL;DR:
To watch Man City vs Exeter City live, fans in the U.S. can use ESPN channels and fuboTV, while some other countries have DAZN or similar services; UK viewers do not have a legal live video option and must rely on official audio, text updates, and later highlights.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.