Nottingham Forest travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in a crucial Premier League clash on Friday, April 24, 2026. With kick-off scheduled for 8pm, here is everything you need to know about watching the match live.
Kick-Off Time and Venue
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of the Premier League's Friday Night Football package. The game will be held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, where a near-capacity crowd is expected to create a vibrant atmosphere.
TV Channel in the UK
Live television coverage in the UK will be provided by Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Pre-match build-up begins at 7pm, offering fans a full hour of analysis and interviews before the action gets underway.
Live Stream Information
Existing Sky subscribers can stream the match live via the Sky Go app on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. Alternatively, fans without a long-term contract can purchase a NOW Sports Membership to access the stream through the NOW app on smart TVs and games consoles.
How to Watch in the US
Viewers in the United States can watch the match live on the USA Network or stream it via the NBC Sports App. As a primary broadcast selection, the game will also be available for Peacock Premium subscribers to stream simultaneously with the television broadcast.
UK Radio Coverage
Comprehensive live audio commentary will be available on talkSPORT. Local supporters can also tune into BBC Radio Newcastle or BBC Radio Nottingham for club-specific coverage and analysis.
Team News
Sunderland will continue to rely on the breakout form of Chris Rigg, though they remain cautious over minor knocks sustained in the 4-3 defeat at Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has a relatively healthy squad and will look to build on a dominant 4-1 victory over Burnley in their last outing.
Head-to-Head Record
Sunderland won the reverse fixture 1-0 at the City Ground in September. The clubs have met over 100 times in history, with the all-time record being remarkably close.
League Standings
Sunderland sit in 11th place with 46 points, comfortably clear of the relegation battle and aiming for a top-half finish. Nottingham Forest are in 16th place with 36 points, five points clear of the drop zone. A win would take a major step towards Premier League safety.
