The Women's FA Cup trophy is up for grabs on Sunday as Manchester City take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the final at Wembley Stadium. The match kicks off at 3pm BST on May 31, 2026, and promises to be a historic occasion for both clubs.
How to watch the Women's FA Cup final for free
UK viewers can watch the final live and for free on Channel 4, with coverage starting at 2.15pm. Alternatively, TNT Sports 1 will broadcast the match, with a preview show from 10.30am and main coverage from 2pm. For online streaming, fans can use the Channel 4 app or visit Channel4.com without any subscription. Paying TNT subscribers can also stream via HBO Max.
International viewers—including those in the United States—can watch the match live on the official Adobe Women's FA Cup YouTube channel, which offers free global coverage.
Radio coverage
BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC World Service will provide national audio commentary. Local coverage is available on BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Sussex, with the latter starting four hours of broadcast at 2pm.
Team news
Manchester City manager Andrée Jeglertz confirmed that Swiss midfielder Iman Beney and Austrian defender Laura Wienroither are ruled out through injury. However, Lauren Hemp has returned to full training and is available, alongside Ayaka Yamashita, Rebecca Knaak, and Vivianne Miedema.
Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic is expected to have a fully fit squad, with no fresh injury concerns. The team is highly motivated to secure a historic victory just four months after the tragic passing of Vidosic's father, Rado, who previously served as the women's team head of coaching.
Match preview
Brighton are seeking their first major trophy, while Manchester City aim to add another FA Cup to their collection. Wembley is expected to be packed for this eagerly anticipated clash.
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