Frank Christian
Manchester City, the Premier League champions, kick off their preseason against Celtic on July 23 in North Carolina. This match is part of City’s USA tour, with games against AC Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea to follow.
Celtic have a shorter preseason, with three matches lined up, and they started strongly with a 4-0 win over DC United.
The Sporting News provides insights into the upcoming game, including global viewing information, start times, and squad updates.
Match Timings for Man City vs. Celtic
The game will be held at Kenan Memorial Stadium in North Carolina, USA, on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here are the corresponding kickoff times for some key regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tue, Jul. 23 | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Tue, Jul. 23 | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Wed, Jul. 24 | 12:30 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Wed, Jul. 24 | 9:30 a.m. AEST |
| India | Wed, Jul. 24 | 5:00 a.m. IST |
Live Stream and TV Coverage for Man City vs. Celtic
Check out where to watch this friendly match in major regions worldwide:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Canada | — |
CITY+ |
| UK | — | CITY+ |
| Australia | — | CITY+ |
| India | — | CITY+ |
USA: Catch the game live on ESPN 2 and ESPN Deportes. Stream it on ESPN+ and Fubo with a free trial available.
Canada/Australia/UK/India: Fans in these regions can tune in via Manchester City’s club channel CITY+.
Predicted Lineups and Team Updates
Pep Guardiola’s squad for the USA tour will miss key players still on break post Euro 2024 and Copa America. However, spectators can expect appearances from stars like Erling Haaland, Ederson, and Jack Grealish.
Man City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Lewis, Doyle, Wilson-Esbrand, Mbete — Phillips, McAtee — Perrone, Bobb, Grealish — Haaland.
Brendan Rodgers is likely to field a strong Celtic side following their dominant win against DC United.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Bain (GK) — Donovan, Welsh, Scales, Anderson — McGregor, O’Riley, Lawal — Hatate, Furuhashi, Palma.
