What time is FA Cup final? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for Chelsea vs. Man City
TL;DR
The FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City is set for Saturday. Manchester City aims to avoid losing their third consecutive final after previous defeats.
Key points
- FA Cup final features Chelsea vs. Manchester City
- Manchester City aims to avoid losing three consecutive finals
- Chelsea is under interim coach Calum McFarlane

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Manchester City will become the first team to contest four consecutive FA Cup finals when they take on Chelsea on Saturday.
However, they could take the unwanted slice of history of losing three in a row after coming up short against Manchester United and Crystal Palace in the past two seasons.
Pep Guardiola's men nevertheless enter the game as heavy favourites against Chelsea, who line up under interim head coach Calum McFarlane, their form having collapsed.
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The Blues have not won a non-FA Cup match since they beat Aston Villa 4-1 on March 4 in the Premier League, 12 games ago
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.
What time does FA Cup final****kick off?
Chelsea vs. Man City takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, UK and kicks off on Saturday, May 16, at 3 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, May 16 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, May 16 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, May 16 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, May 16 | 7:00 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Man City live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the FA Cup final in English across the United States:
TV channel: ESPN2
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Q&A
What time does the FA Cup final start?
The FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City kicks off on Saturday at a scheduled time of 5:30 PM BST.
Where can I watch the FA Cup final live?
The FA Cup final will be available to watch live on BBC One and ITV in the UK, as well as via various streaming services.
Who are the favorites in the FA Cup final, Chelsea or Manchester City?
Manchester City enters the FA Cup final as the heavy favorites against Chelsea, who are currently struggling under interim management.
