Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday night when Mikel Arteta’s side travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland.
Sunderland vs Arsenal kicks off at 8pm BST on Saturday, 12 September, with the game being shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
The Gunners head to Wearside after opening their Champions League campaign with Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Napoli.
Martin Ødegaard scored the winner in Italy, with ReadArsenal’s Napoli 0-1 Arsenal match report covering the full game.
When is Sunderland vs Arsenal?
Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 12 September.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
The Premier League’s official fixture list confirms Sunderland vs Arsenal as Saturday’s final game, following Tottenham Hotspur’s 5.30pm meeting with Everton.
Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal kicking off at 8pm?
The unusual Saturday night kick-off is a consequence of Arsenal’s Champions League schedule.
Arsenal played Napoli in Italy on Wednesday night, meaning the Gunners could not reasonably be placed in TNT Sports’ usual 12.30pm Saturday television slot.
The Premier League therefore scheduled the game for 8pm on Saturday, with TNT Sports retaining the television rights.
talkSPORT reports that the Premier League had anticipated the potential Champions League clash when the broadcast schedule was arranged.
That has left this weekend without the usual Saturday 12.30pm Premier League fixture.
The change is not a late alteration.
Sunderland vs Arsenal was already listed for 8pm when the Premier League announced its August and September broadcast amendments, while ReadArsenal also covered the change in Arsenal’s opening Premier League television selections.
What TV channel is Sunderland vs Arsenal on?
Sunderland vs Arsenal will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK.
TNT Sports’ coverage begins at 6.30pm, giving viewers 90 minutes of build-up before the 8pm kick-off.
The key details are:
Fixture: Sunderland vs Arsenal
Competition: Premier League
Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Kick-off: 8pm BST
Venue: Stadium of Light
UK TV: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate
Coverage starts: 6.30pm
The Premier League’s official broadcast amendments also confirm the 8pm kick-off and TNT Sports coverage.
How can I live stream Sunderland vs Arsenal?
UK viewers can also live stream Sunderland vs Arsenal through HBO Max with the appropriate TNT Sports access.
There is no free-to-air UK television broadcast currently listed for the fixture.
Arsenal arrive at the Stadium of Light with maximum points from their opening three Premier League matches.
Arteta’s side have beaten Coventry City, Aston Villa and Chelsea before following those results with victory in Naples.
Sunderland have already provided several interesting subplots ahead of the game.
Former Arsenal transfer target Malick Fofana was handed his full debut in midweek, with ReadArsenal looking at what his Sunderland start could mean before facing the Gunners.
Supporters travelling to Wearside can also use ReadArsenal’s Arsenal tickets guide for information on the club’s ticketing system.
For viewers at home, however, the key detail is simple: Sunderland vs Arsenal starts at 8pm BST on Saturday night and is live on TNT Sports.
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