FA Cup Final 2026: Here’s Where to Watch the English Cup Match Live Online
The 2026 FA Cup Final features Chelsea FC competing against Manchester City FC. The match will take place at Wembley Stadium on May 16, starting at 10 a.m. ET. Viewers can watch the game live on ESPN2 or stream it through various platforms including DirecTV and Sling TV.
- ▪The FA Cup Final is England's primary soccer cup, concluding its 145th annual season.
- ▪The match is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT.
- ▪Streaming options include DirecTV, Sling TV, and ESPN Unlimited.
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Home Shopping News May 16, 2026 4:00am PT FA Cup Final 2026: Here’s Where to Watch the English Cup Match Live Online By Rudie Obias Ryan Pierse/Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Emirates FA Cup (Football Association Challenge Cup) is England’s primary soccer cup, while its final match concludes the 145th annual season. In the cup match, Chelsea FC takes on Manchester City FC to compete for the top of the association. Want to livestream the FA Cup Final online? The match broadcasts live from Wembley Stadium in London, England on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT (3 p.m. BST). It airs live on ESPN2 and livestreams on ESPN Unlimited.
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