Chelsea will face Man City in the FA Cup final at a neutral venue, Wembley Stadium, this weekend. The match is played on Saturday, 16 May, and the kickoff time is scheduled for 15:00 local time (BST).
Where broadcasting options differ based on location, we run through how you can watch the FA Cup final around the world. As always, it's recommended to check local restrictions and options.
Chelsea vs Man City FA Cup final kickoff details
The FA Cup final is given priority over other men's senior matches. Where WSL and youth matches will be played, no other men's games in England will be played on the same day.
Like always in the FA Cup final, it will be played at Wembley Stadium, which has a capacity of 90,000. It is wedged in between a Premier League title race that Man City is competing in, so the fatigue could benefit Chelsea if they play their cards right.
🗓️ Date | ⏱️ Kick off time | 🏟️ Venue |
|---|---|---|
Saturday 16 May, 2026 | 15:00 BST | Wembley Stadium, London |
How to watch the FA Cup final in the UK and Ireland
In the UK and Ireland, the FA Cup final will be shown on live TV via BBC One and TNT Sports 1. Coverage is free to air in the UK and Ireland, provided the viewer has a TV license.
There are also streaming options available. The FA Cup final will be streamed on BBC iPlayer and HBO Max.
If fans cannot watch the game, but wish to listen along live, radio stations BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT Radio are available for live commentary.
- 📺 Television: BBC One, TNT Sports 1
- 💻 Streaming: BBC iPlayer, HBO Max
- 🎙️ Radio: BBC Radio 5, talkSPORT
How to watch the FA Cup final in the United States and Canada
United States
Kick-off time is scheduled for 11 am Eastern or 8 am Pacific.
Fans in the United States are able to tune into television to watch the FA Cup final. It will be shown live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
Alternative streaming options are available. New and existing fuboTV customers can watch the FA Cup Final from their favourite device. It will also be streamed on the ESPN app.
Canada
In Canada, SportsNet World is the TV channel that will be showing the FA Cup final, just like it has for many cup games this season.
SportsNet Plus will also be streaming the match for customers.
How to watch the FA Cup final in Europe, Asia and Africa
Europe
DAZN is showing the FA Cup final across many countries in Europe, including Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, San Marino and Switzerland. beIN Sports is a different option in France and Monaco. In Spain, Movistar will be showing the FA Cup final
Country | How to watch |
|---|---|
France, Monaco | beIN Sports |
Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, San Marino and Switzerland | DAZN |
Spain | Movistar |
Asia
Country | How to watch |
|---|---|
China | Migu |
India, Pakistan | Sony, JioTV |
Indonesia | Vidio |
Africa
SuperSport is showing the FA Cup across Africa.
Key storylines before Chelsea vs Man City
It feels painfully obvious to say, but both teams need to win this cup for their culture. Chelsea have fallen off the face of planet earth over the last few months, so winning the FA Cup is paramount to saving their frankly embarrassing season. Man City, on the other hand, look like they're surrendering the Premier League for the second season in a row. That feeling is not normal for them, so they'll want to lift the FA Cup to soften the blow.
There is also the obvious angle of Cole Palmer's redemption arc. He's gone over two months without scoring, but it would be the most Palmer thing ever to remain ice cold against his former team.
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