FA confirms 2026 FA Cup final date, kick-off and TV before Leeds v Chelsea semi | OneFootball

The FA announced on Thursday that the 2026 FA Cup final will be played at Wembley on Saturday 16 May, with a 3pm BST kick-off.

The confirmation comes before this weekend’s semi-finals. Manchester City face Southampton on Saturday at 5.15pm, then Chelsea meet Leeds United on Sunday at 3pm. Leeds are in the last four for the first time since 1987.

The winners will progress to the Wembley showpiece. In the UK, the final will be shown live on TNT Sports, HBO Max, BBC One and iPlayer.

Comprehensive radio coverage will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT, with international broadcasters to be confirmed ahead of the fixture.

Further details about the 2026 FA Cup final will be published in advance.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk