Tonight, the spotlight shines on Wembley Stadium in London as Chelsea takes on Manchester City in the highly anticipated 2025-26 FA Cup Final. Following a gruelling path through the tournament, both English football behemoths are just 90 minutes away from securing the ultimate domestic prize.
Manchester City dominated their previous rounds and continues to carry immense momentum under Pep Guardiola. The Cityzens are chasing their eighth FA Cup title and a domestic double, having already secured the Carabao Cup. Erling Haaland is fully locked in to start this crucial fixture after being rested in midweek, spearheading an explosive attack alongside Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki.
For Chelsea, reaching this stage under interim manager Calum McFarlane is an opportunity to salvage a turbulent season and end a dreadful curse of losing six successive domestic cup finals. Facing a team filled with relentless international stars is a massive challenge, but the Blues possess undeniable individual quality in players like Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and Joao Pedro to pull off a historic Wembley upset.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Predicted Playing XI
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato; James, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Cucurella; Pedro.
Manchester City: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Gonzalez, Bernardo; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland
Chelsea vs Manchester City: FA Cup Final Schedule
What is the date for the Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup Final?
The match between Chelsea and Manchester City is going to take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
When will the Chelsea vs Manchester City match start?
The final will kick off at 02:00 P.M. GMT (03:00 P.M. BST) on Saturday. In India, the match will start at 07:30 P.M. IST.
Where will the Chelsea vs Manchester City match be played?
The match will be played at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Live Streaming: How to watch
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in the UK?
The match will be broadcast live free-to-air on BBC One and can be streamed on BBC iPlayer. It will also be available on pay-TV via TNT Sports 1. Kick-off time in the UK is 03:00 P.M. BST.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in the USA?
Fans in the USA can watch the match live exclusively on the ESPN2, ESPN Select and ESPN App streaming platform. Kick-off time is 10:00 A.M. EDT.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in India?
The match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website. Kick-off time is 07:30 P.M. IST.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in Australia?
The match can be streamed live on the Stan Sport streaming platform. Kick-off time is 12:00 A.M. AEST on Sunday, May 17.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in the UAE?
The match can be streamed live on beIN Sports HD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, and the TOD platform. Kick-off time in the UAE is 06:00 P.M. GST.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in Nigeria?
The match can be watched on SuperSport and streamed via the DStv Now app. Kick-off time is 03:00 P.M. WAT.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in Singapore?
The match can be watched on StarHub TV+ (Hub Sports) and via cross-carriage on Singtel TV. Kick-off time is 10:00 P.M. SGT.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in France?
The match can be broadcast and streamed live via beIN Sports 1 and myCANAL. Kick-off time is 04:00 P.M. CEST.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in Mexico?
The match can be streamed live exclusively on the Max Mexico and TNT Sports streaming platform and broadcast on TNT Sports. Kick-off time is 08:00 A.M. CST.
Story first published: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 19:02 [IST]
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