Is Chelsea vs Man City on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch FA Cup final today
Chelsea and Manchester City are set to face off in the FA Cup final at Wembley. The match will kick off at 3pm BST on May 16, 2026, with coverage available on multiple platforms. Both teams are looking to add to their FA Cup titles, with Chelsea aiming for their ninth win.
- ▪Chelsea has won the FA Cup eight times and is looking for their ninth title.
- ▪Manchester City is competing in their fourth consecutive Cup final but has lost the last two.
- ▪The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and TNT Sports, starting at 1:15pm BST.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-vs-man-city-tv-142229126.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 07:58:34 +0000 |
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