West Ham United will face German side Magdeburg at the Avnet Arena on Saturday, August 1, as their pre-season preparations continue. The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 1.30pm UK time, an afternoon start that allows UK supporters to watch without an awkward time difference.
No UK TV broadcast for Magdeburg friendly
The match will not be shown on any mainstream UK television channel, so supporters cannot rely on Sky Sports, BBC or TNT Sports to follow the action. Instead, the only way to watch is via West Ham TV, the club's official media platform.
Fans can view the live stream through a web browser or the official mobile app. A standalone match pass costs £5, while season ticket holders can watch for free. The stream is accessible globally, including in the United States, where no television network holds the rights.
Team news and return of World Cup trio
West Ham could welcome back El Hadji Malick Diouf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Edson Alvarez, who have returned to training after extended breaks following the World Cup. However, midfielder Tomas Soucek is sidelined with an injury picked up during the tournament.
The two sides previously met in the 1966 Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals, with West Ham winning the two-legged tie 2-1 on aggregate. It is the Hammers' first trip to the 30,000-capacity Avnet Arena.
