Global Kickoff Guide: Liverpool FC vs Sunderland AFC in Nashville
Liverpool FC’s summer pre-season tour continues with an exciting all-English clash against Sunderland AFC at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, this fixture offers Reds supporters worldwide a prime opportunity to watch Arne Slot’s squad build match fitness and tactical sharpness ahead of the new campaign.
With supporters spread across every continent, keeping track of kickoff times across varying time zones can be tricky. Whether you are tuning in from Merseyside in the late evening, catching an early-morning kickoff in East Asia, or following the action mid-afternoon in North America, this comprehensive guide covers exact kickoff times around the globe. Every kick of the ball will be broadcast live worldwide via LFCTV and LFCTV GO’s channels.
Match Details & Venue Overview
- Fixture: Liverpool FC vs Sunderland AFC (Pre-Season Friendly)
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee 🇺🇸
- Local Kickoff Time: 5:00 PM CDT (Central Daylight Time)
- Global Broadcast: Live on LFCTV & LFCTV GO (All Red Channels)
Global Kickoff Times Table
| Region / Time Zone | Representative City / Country | Local Kickoff Time | Local Date |
| US Pacific (PDT) | Los Angeles, USA 🇺🇸 | 3:00 PM | Sat, July 25 |
| US Central (CDT) | Nashville (Host) / Chicago, USA 🇺🇸 | 5:00 PM | Sat, July 25 |
| US Eastern (EDT) | New York, USA 🇺🇸 / Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 | 6:00 PM | Sat, July 25 |
| South America (BRT) | São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 / Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 | 7:00 PM | Sat, July 25 |
| UK & Ireland (BST) | Liverpool, UK 🇬🇧 / Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 | 11:00 PM | Sat, July 25 |
| Central Europe (CEST) | Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 / Paris, France 🇫🇷 | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | Sun, July 26 |
| Eastern Europe / Africa (EEST) | Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬 / Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 | 1:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| Gulf Region (GST) | Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪 / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | 2:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| Indian Subcontinent (IST) | Mumbai / New Delhi, India 🇮🇳 | 3:30 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| Indochina (ICT) | Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇠/ Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩 | 5:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| Southeast Asia (SGT/HKT) | Singapore 🇸🇬 / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾 | 6:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| East Asia (JST/KST) | Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 / Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷 | 7:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| Eastern Australia (AEST) | Sydney / Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 | 8:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
| New Zealand (NZST) | Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿 | 10:00 AM | Sun, July 26 |
Time Zone Breakdown for Kopites Worldwide
The Americas (Saturday, July 25): Local supporters inside GEODIS Park in Nashville will experience a 5:00 PM CDT kickoff. For fans on the US West Coast in Los Angeles and Vancouver, the match starts at 3:00 PM PDT, making it a great weekend afternoon fixture. East Coast fans in New York and Toronto can settle in at 6:00 PM EDT, while supporters in São Paulo and Buenos Aires kick off their Saturday evening viewing at 7:00 PM BRT.
Europe, Africa & the UK (Saturday Night / Sunday Early Hours): Back home in the United Kingdom and Ireland, fans in Liverpool and Dublin will see the action get underway at 11:00 PM BST. Across Western Europe, in major footballing hubs like Madrid, Paris, and Berlin, kickoff hits right at midnight CEST on Sunday, July 26. In Cairo and Athens, nocturnal Kopites can catch the action starting at 1:00 AM EEST.
Middle East & Asia-Pacific (Sunday, July 26): Supporters in Dubai will tune in at 2:00 AM GST, while India’s passionate Liverpool fanbase in Mumbai and New Delhi faces a 3:30 AM IST start. Moving further east, Kopites in Bangkok kick off at 5:00 AM ICT, followed by Singapore and Kuala Lumpur at 6:00 AM SGT. Fans in Tokyo can enjoy a breakfast kickoff at 7:00 AM JST, while supporters in Sydney (8:00 AM AEST) and Auckland (10:00 AM NZST) get a weekend morning spectacle.
How to Stream Live Worldwide
No matter where you are watching from on Saturday night or Sunday morning, Liverpool Football Club has made sure the red family can watch together. The complete fixture against Sunderland AFC will be streamed live around the globe on LFCTV and LFCTV GO across all Red channels.
Subscribers worldwide can log on to watch live pre-match studio analysis directly from Nashville, complete in-game coverage, half-time tactical breakdowns, and post-match reaction from Arne Slot and the players. The stream is accessible via the LFCTV GO app and web platform on mobile, desktop, and smart TVs.
