FA Cup Final 2026: Chelsea vs Man City TV, Stream, Kick-Off
FA Cup Final 2026: Chelsea vs Man City TV, Stream, Kick-Off

How to Watch the FA Cup Final Today

The FA Cup final is set to take place as Chelsea and Manchester City compete for the famous trophy at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 16. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm BST.

TV and Live Stream Details

Terrestrial TV: BBC One will broadcast the match live, with coverage starting at 2pm. Subscription TV: TNT Sports 1 will also show the game, with build-up from 9am.

Live stream: BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website offer free streaming. TNT Sports subscribers can use the HBO Max app.

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US viewers: ESPN+ (English) and ESPN Deportes (Spanish) will air the match at 10am ET.

Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live (coverage from 2.30pm) and talkSPORT (from 1pm) will provide commentary.

Team News

Chelsea: Levi Colwill and Reece James are in contention. Interim boss Calum McFarlane gave positive updates on Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto, and Robert Sanchez.

Manchester City: Josko Gvardiol returned from a broken leg against Crystal Palace. Rodri is a doubt due to an injury sustained against Arsenal.

Paths to Wembley

Chelsea beat Port Vale, Wrexham, Hull City, Charlton Athletic, and Leeds United (1-0 in semi-final). City defeated Exeter City, Salford City, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Southampton.

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