USA vs Senegal is one of the most anticipated pre-World Cup friendlies of the summer. The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts face Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal in what’s being billed as the Continental Clásico at the Bank of America Stadium on May 31, 2026.
Match Preview
World Cup 2026 co-hosts USA welcome Senegal — the most recent AFCON winners — to the Bank of America Stadium for a high-profile friendly. Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man squad ahead of the summer showpiece, but the USMNT has been battered by a combined 7-2 scoreline in friendlies this year. The hosts showed better form after their 2025 Gold Cup final defeat to Mexico (W4, D1, L1), yet they’ve kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 games. Their only previous home fixture at this venue ended in a 6-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago.
Senegal arrive with a point to prove after their AFCON triumph was controversially overturned. Coach Pape Thiaw has named a strong squad featuring seven Premier League players, and the Lions of Teranga have won their last three friendlies by margins of two or more goals. Ricardo Pepi enters the match in blistering club form (six goals in five PSV appearances), while Pape Gueye is hungry to add to his six-goal international tally. USA are monitoring Chris Richards (fitness), and Senegal have included an injured Kalidou Koulibaly in their squad.
Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 21:30 CET (local time in the USA Eastern timezone: 15:30 ET) on May 31, 2026.
- 🇺🇸 USA (ET): 15:30
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (BST): 20:30
- 🇫🇷 France / 🇪🇸 Spain / 🇩🇪 Germany (CET): 21:30
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine (EEST): 22:30
- 🇿🇦 South Africa (SAST): 22:30
- 🇯🇵 Japan (JST): 04:30 (June 1)
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria (WAT): 20:30
How to Watch Online & on TV
Coverage of USA vs Senegal is available across a wide range of broadcasters worldwide. US viewers can catch the match on TBS, TNT, Peacock, and Telemundo — Peacock requires an active subscription starting from $7.99/month. UK fans can tune in via Premier 1 or stream through Premier Player, which may require a subscription. French viewers can watch on L’Équipe Live Foot, while Spanish fans have M+ Fanzone (Movistar+ subscription required). African viewers across multiple countries have access through Sporty TV, the Sporty TV App, and the StarTimes App.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (England) | Premier 1, Premier Player |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Scotland) | Premier 1, Premier Player |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) | Premier 1, Premier Player |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Wales) | Premier 1, Premier Player |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Premier 1, Premier Player |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | M+ Fanzone |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | M+ Fanzone |
| 🇫🇷 France | L’Équipe Live Foot |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | NRK 1 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | NRK 1, NRK TV |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | NRK 1 |
| 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands | NRK 1 |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | RTS 1 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | TBS, Telemundo, Peacock, TNT |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | TBS |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Megogo |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Sporty TV App, Sporty TV, StarTimes App |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | Sporty TV App, Sporty TV, StarTimes App |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | RTS 1 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | StarTimes App |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | StarTimes App |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | StarTimes App |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | StarTimes App |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo | StarTimes App |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App |
| 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo | Sporty TV App, Sporty TV, StarTimes App |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | StarTimes App |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | Sporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | Sporty TV App, Sporty TV, StarTimes App |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | Sporty TV App, Sporty TV, StarTimes App |
How to Watch Anywhere with VPN
If you’re travelling abroad and your usual streaming service is geo-blocked, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) lets you bypass regional restrictions and access the broadcast from your home country. A VPN masks your IP address and reroutes your connection through a server in a country where the match is available.
Follow these steps to watch USA vs Senegal from anywhere:
- Step 1: Download and install a reputable VPN service (e.g., NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Surfshark). Most offer apps for iOS, Android, Smart TV, and desktop.
- Step 2: Open the VPN app and connect to a server in a country where the match is being broadcast — for example, a UK server to access Premier Player, or a US server to access Peacock or TBS.
- Step 3: Open your streaming platform, log in with your existing account credentials, and start watching.
Make sure your VPN subscription is active before kick-off. Free VPNs often have speed and reliability issues — a paid service delivers a smoother streaming experience for live sport.
How to Watch at Sportsbooks
Several online sportsbooks offer live streaming of international football fixtures directly on their platforms — completely free if you hold a funded account. This is a great option if you want to watch the action while keeping an eye on live odds.
Here’s how to access live streaming at a sportsbook:
- Step 1: Register — Create an account at a sportsbook that covers international football. Verification may be required.
- Step 2: Deposit — Fund your account with the minimum required deposit (this varies by platform, but is typically around £/€10).
- Step 3: Find the match — Navigate to the football or live sport section and look for the ‘Play’ or ‘Live Stream’ icon next to the USA vs Senegal fixture.
- Step 4: Watch — Click the stream and enjoy the match. Some platforms also require a recent bet to unlock the stream.
Availability of streaming varies by sportsbook and region. Always check the terms and conditions of your chosen platform before kick-off.
Don’t miss a second of USA vs Senegal on May 31 — this pre-World Cup showdown could be a statement match for both nations ahead of the summer. Follow all the action and catch full post-match coverage, analysis, and betting insights right here at TipsGG.