Manchester United face Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series on July 31, 2025, at Soldier Field, Chicago, kicking off at 1:30 AM UTC (9:30 PM ET, July 30).
This pre-season friendly pits Ruben Amorim's Red Devils against Andoni Iraola's Cherries, following both teams' opening victories in the tournament. With United aiming to build momentum and Bournemouth seeking to maintain their edge, this clash promises intensity.

Manchester United started their Summer Series with a 2-1 win over West Ham, driven by Bruno Fernandes' brace, showing attacking promise but needing defensive polish. Bournemouth, meanwhile, dominated Everton 3-0, with goals from Philip Billing, Dango Ouattara, and Daniel Adu-Adjei, highlighting their attacking depth despite losing key players like Dean Huijsen. The Cherries' four-match unbeaten run against United, including a 3-0 league win in December 2024, gives them confidence.
Bruno Fernandes remains United's linchpin, his creativity and leadership vital after his match-winning performance against West Ham. Rasmus Højlund, who scored a stoppage-time equalizer in their last competitive meeting, could be a threat. For Bournemouth, Dango Ouattara's pace and recent goal make him a danger, while Philip Billing's midfield dynamism will challenge United's backline. Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, with 11 goals last season, is another to watch.
United are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 under Amorim, with Fernandes orchestrating attacks and a new-look back three potentially featuring Tyler Fredricson. Bournemouth's 4-4-1-1, led by Iraola, will rely on quick transitions and wing play from Ouattara and Semenyo. United's injury concerns, including Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana, may force reliance on youth, while Bournemouth miss Enes Unal and Ryan Christie.
Despite Bournemouth's recent dominance over United, the Red Devils' attacking quality, led by Fernandes, gives them a slight edge. Expect a tight contest, with United winning 2-1, provided they shore up defensively.
UK: The Man United vs Bournemouth match will be shown on Sky Sports network from 1:30 am GMT in the early hours of Thursday. Sky Go app will also show the live-streaming for the UK viewers.
USA: The match will start at 10 pm ET time on Wednesday in USA and will be shown on the NBC network. Peacock will provide the live-streaming for the match.
India: The Manchester United pre-season match against Bournemouth can be live-streamed via the Jio Hotstar app and website and it starts on 7 am on Thursday.