Where to watch USA vs. Senegal live stream, TV channel, start time for USMNT pre-World Cup friendly

The United States men will begin their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly against African side Senegal on Sunday in Charlotte.

Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-player roster for the big tournament on home soil, and now it's time for that group to gear up for the competition.

First up is this friendly against Senegal, which will be followed a week later by a match in Chicago before the World Cup begins.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

USA vs. Senegal live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this international friendly match in English across the United States:

TV channel: TNT, truTV
Live stream: YouTube TV, HBO Max

This match, like all U.S. friendlies as part of the 10-year rights deal with Turner Sports, will be televised on TNT and truTV.

These channels can be found streaming on YouTube TV, while the match can also be streamed on Turner's dedicated streaming platform HBO Max.

What time does USA vs. Senegal kick off?

This international friendly takes place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC and kicks off on Sunday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the United States:

USMNT fixture schedule this summer

All times Eastern.

Sunday, May 31

• USA vs. Senegal (3:30 p.m.) — International friendly

Saturday, June 6

• USA vs. Germany (2:30 p.m.) — International friendly

Friday, June 12

• USA vs. Paraguay (9 p.m.) — FIFA World Cup group stage

Friday, June 19

• USA vs. Australia (3 p.m.) — FIFA World Cup group stage

Thursday, June 25

• USA vs. Turkey (10 p.m.) — FIFA World Cup group stage