- Watch the 2026 FA Cup Final free on BBC iPlayer (UK)
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)
- Chelsea vs Man City kick-off: Sat, May 16, 10am ET / 3pm BST
The Chelsea vs Man City live streams serve up a 2026 FA Cup Final that sees the Blues try to salvage silverware from a disastrous season, as Pep Guardiola's side aim to avoid becoming just the second club ever to lose three showpieces in a row – after Chelsea. Who else?
Chelsea's draw at Liverpool last weekend ended a run of six straight league defeats, but despite a marked improvement under Calum McFarlane, the West Londoners are still conceding early goals. With fans already deeply displeased and acutely aware of Chelsea's abysmal recent Wembley record and 13-game winless run against Man City, yet another slow start could prove terminal. Cole Palmer has started showing glimpses of his best form, though, and will be doubly determined to make his mark against his former club.
This is City's record fourth straight FA Cup final, but shock defeats by Crystal Palace and Man Utd in the past two editions of the fixture have somewhat taken the shine off. Erling Haaland is yet to score in nine previous cup final appearances for City, but with Jeremy Doku unplayable of late, that may not be a worry. Five goals and two assists in seven appearances hardly scratch the surface of his recent performances, the impish Belgian winger having put the team on his back and single-handedly torn opposition defenses to shreds.
Here's how to watch Chelsea vs Man City in the 2026 FA Cup Final from anywhere in the world.
Can you watch FA Cup final 2026 for free?
The 2026 FA Cup final is free-to-air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK.
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch Chelsea vs Man City for free as if you were right at home.
Chelsea vs Man City team news
Chelsea team: Sanchez; Fofana, Colwill, Hato; Gusto, James, Caicedo, Cucurella; Palmer, Enzo; Joao Pedro.
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Chalobah, Essugo, Andrey Santos, Neto, Garnacho, Delap.
Man City (4-2-3-1) Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Rodri; Semenyo, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland.
Substitutes: Donnarumma, Dias, Reijnders, Stones, Ake, Kovacic, Cherki, Savinho, Foden.
Use a VPN to watch Chelsea vs Man City live streams
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How to watch Chelsea vs Man City live streams in the USA
In the US, the FA Cup Final 2026 is being shown on ESPN2 and ESPN Select.
If you don't have ESPN2 on cable, it's available through Sling. The Sling TV Orange plan carries ESPN2, plus ESPN, TBS, TNT and the Disney Channel, with prices ranging from $4.99 per day to $115 per quarter.
A standalone ESPN Select subscription costs $12.99/month or $129.99/year. Alternatively, there's ESPN Unlimited, which includes everything ESPN has to offer. Or you can tune in through the Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN bundle, which starts at $19.99/month.
Not in the US right now? Use NordVPN to watch BBC iPlayer's free Chelsea vs Man City coverage.
How to watch Chelsea vs Man City live streams in the UK
In the UK, the FA Cup Final 2026 is free-to-air on BBC One and via the BBC iPlayer streaming service. Live coverage gets underway at 1.15pm BST.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
Outside the UK? You’ll need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free FA Cup final stream from abroad.
Chelsea vs Man City is also being shown on TNT Sports 1. You can get it by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £25.99 per month for an HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports.
How to watch Chelsea vs Man City live streams in Canada
In Canada, Sportsnet is showing the FA Cup Final 2026, Chelsea vs Man City.
You can tune in via the Sportsnet World TV channel, or the Sportsnet Plus streaming service, which starts at $42.99 per month for FA Cup access.
Not in Canada? Use NordVPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your usual FA Cup coverage from anywhere.
How to watch Chelsea vs Man City live streams in Australia
Stan Sport is broadcasting the FA Cup Final 2026 in Australia.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Missing the game because you're outside Australia? Use a VPN to log in to your Stan account.
What is the Chelsea vs Man City start time?
The FA Cup Final 2026, Chelsea vs Man City, kicks off at 3pm BST / 10am ET / 7am PT on Saturday, May 16.
That's 12am AEST on Sunday, May 17 in Australia.
When did Chelsea and Man City last win the FA Cup?
Eight-time winners Chelsea last reached the FA Cup final in 2022, when they were beaten on penalties by Liverpool after a goalless draw. Seven-time winners Man City in 2025, when they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace.
The Blues have been beaten finalists on eight occasions; the Cityzens on seven.
What is the Chelsea vs Man City head-to-head?
Chelsea and Man City have contested 182 competitive games. Chelsea have won 71 of them, and Man City 69. 42 have ended all-square.
Can I watch the 2026 FA Cup final on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key 2026 FA Cup moments on the official social media channels on Instagram (@EmiratesFACup), Facebook (@EmiratesFACup) and YouTube (@theFACup).
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