Cristiano Ronaldo schedule 2022: When and how to watch Man United and Portugal fixtures

Sean Markus Clifford

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Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United from Juventus with huge expectations and he has proved a key figure during his second spell at the club in the Premier League and Champions League.

Despite the Red Devils languishing well behind Manchester City and Liverpool in the title race, the Portugal captain has still managed to score 21 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions this season, as well as notching three assists.

Now 37, he will be hoping to reach the 25-goal mark during United's remaining Premier League fixtures, and he will no doubt be relishing a trip to what could be his final World Cup as a player when he leads Portugal in Qatar at the showpiece starting in November.

Sporting News takes a look at Ronaldo's upcoming schedule, alongside details of where you can catch all the action from across the world.

Ronaldo's Manchester United schedule in 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United have six games left in their Premier League campaign as they seek to earn a place in the Champions League, Europa League or Europa Conference League.

Ralf Rangnick's men still have to face some top teams if they are going to finish in the top four, with particularly tricky games against Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of them.

MORE: Rangnick says Ronaldo's future at Man United not his call

United will start their game at Anfield on Tuesday in fifth spot in the Premier League table, three points behind Tottenham, who occupy the final Champions League qualification place.

Ronaldo's hat trick inspired United to a nervy 3-2 victory over relegation-threatened Norwich City at Old Trafford on April 16, and they will also host Brentford and visit Brighton and Crystal Palace before the season is out.

Opponent Home/
Away
Date Venue Kickoff time (BST) Kickoff time (ET) Kickoff time (AEST) Competition
Liverpool (A) April 19 Anfield Stadium 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 a.m.
(April 20)
Premier League
Arsenal (A) April 23 Emirates Stadium 12:30 p.m. 5:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Premier League
Chelsea (H) April 28 Old Trafford 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(April 29)
Premier League
Brentford (H) May 2 Old Trafford 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 a.m.
(May 3)
Premier League
Brighton (A) May 7 Amex Stadium 5:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 a.m.
(May 8)
Premier League
Crystal Palace (A) May 22 Selhurst Park 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 3 a.m.
(May 23)
Premier League

Are Ronaldo's Manchester United in any cup competitions?

Manchester United have been knocked out of the FA Cup and EFL Cup in the 2021-22 season, suffering surprise early exits at home in both competitions.

Championship side Middlesbrough embarrassed Ronaldo and his team-mates by winning at United on penalties in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and Premier League rivals West Ham dumped them out of the EFL Cup in the third round with the only goal of the game.

MORE: Messi vs. Ronaldo at the World Cup

A prolific Ronaldo performed heroics to help United progress to the Champions League knockouts by finishing top of a group that included Villarreal — who have since reached the semi-finals — Atalanta and Young Boys.

Ronaldo played every minute of United's Round-of-16 clash with Atletico Madrid but could not score as his side slid out of the competition courtesy of a 1-0 home defeat in the second leg following a 1-1 draw in Spain.

Ronaldo's Portugal schedule in 2022

After qualifying to the 2022 FIFA World Cup via playoff victories over Turkey and North Macedonia, Ronaldo is set to be a key player in Qatar for a side that will be considered a dark horse at the finals in November and December.

There is also a new Nations League campaign to take care of in June and September, when Portugal will be able to carry out rigorous preparations for the World Cup against Spain, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. 

Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea await Portugal in a tricky-looking Group H.

Opponent Home/
Away
Date Venue Kickoff time (BST) Kickoff time (ET) Kickoff time (AEST) Competition
Spain (A) June 2 Estadio Benito Villamarin 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(June 3)
UEFA Nations League
Switzerland (H) June 5 Estadio Jose Alvalade 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(June 6)
UEFA Nations League
Czech Republic (H) June 9 Estadio Jose Alvalade 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(June 10)
UEFA Nations League
Switzerland (A) June 12 Stade de Geneve 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(June 13)
UEFA Nations League
Czech Rep (A) Sept 24 TBA 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(Sept 25)
UEFA Nations League
Spain (H) Sept 27 TBA 7:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:45 a.m.
(Sept 28)
UEFA Nations League
Ghana Neutral Nov 24 Stadium 974 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 1 a.m.
(Nov 25)
FIFA World Cup
Uruguay Neutral Nov 28 Lusail Iconic Stadium 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 a.m.
(Nov 29)
FIFA World Cup
South Korea Neutral Dec 2 Al Janoub Stadium 3 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 a.m.
(Dec 3)
FIFA World Cup

How to watch the Premier League 2021-22

  • In UK: BT Sports and Sky Sports share Premier League TV & streaming rights in the United Kingdom.
  • In USA: NBC Sports is the exclusive broadcaster. Televised matches on NBC, USA Network, Universo and Telemundo are streamed on fuboTV, which is available via free trial. Several matches are available exclusively on NBC streaming platform Peacock.
  • In Canada: The Premier League is available exclusive live and on demand on DAZN.
  • In Australia: Optus Sport has Premier League rights with live and on-demand streaming via the Optus Sport App.

How to watch World Cup 2022

  • In the UK: The BBC and ITV will broadcast live World Cup matches, which can also be streamed via BBC iPlayer and the ITV Hub.
  • In the USA: Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) will broadcast the games and they can be streamed on fuboTV, which is available to new users on a free trial.
  • In Canada: TSN will broadcast the games on TV and they will be available to stream on TSN platforms.
  • In Australia: SBS Sport will show the World Cup matches, with a streaming available via the SBS Sport app.

Sean Markus Clifford