Running order announced for the 2026 Emirates FA Cup Final
Ceremonies and entertainment confirmed for 2026 Emirates FA Cup Final
www.thefa.comHere’s what’s known about the 2026 FA Cup final as of the latest widely reported updates:
- Matchups and date: Chelsea vs Manchester City, held at Wembley Stadium, on Saturday 16 May 2026.[4][5][7]
- Kick-off time: 3:00 PM BST in the UK, with multiple broadcasters covering the event.[3]
- Broadcasters and coverage: The final is scheduled for live television and streaming across several platforms in the UK, including BBC One and iPlayer, TNT Sports 1, and HBO Max, with comprehensive radio coverage from BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.[3]
- Context: City reached or contended for multiple recent FA Cup finals in the mid-2020s; Chelsea are the other finalist, with each side entering Wembley for the final showdown.[2][3]
Illustration: If you’re planning to watch, expect simultaneous presentations and pre-match ceremonies at Wembley around 2:00 PM BST, ahead of the 3:00 PM kickoff, with post-match wrap-up across the same broadcast networks.[3]
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