The FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City takes place this Saturday, May 16, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm BST at Wembley Stadium. City aim to avenge last year's final loss to Crystal Palace, while Chelsea seek their first FA Cup triumph since 2018.
How to Watch for Free in the UK
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, with pre-match coverage starting at 1:15pm BST. Fans can also stream the game for free via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website. TNT Sports 1 will also air the match, with coverage beginning at 1pm BST, but requires a subscription. TNT Sports subscribers can stream via HBO Max. The Manchester City official app will provide live match updates and audio commentary.
US Viewing Options
In the United States, the final will be shown on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Streaming is available on ESPN+ and fuboTV for eligible subscribers.
Radio Coverage
Live national radio commentary will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK.
Team News
Chelsea: Estevao (knee), Jamie Gittens (hamstring), and Jesse Derry (head) are ruled out. Interim manager Calum McFarlane confirmed Robert Sanchez, Pedro Neto, and Alejandro Garnacho have returned to training and could feature.
Manchester City: Key midfielder Rodri is a doubt with a groin injury that has kept him out for several weeks. Josko Gvardiol is fit after a four-month absence, and Nico Gonzalez is available despite a minor issue earlier in the week.
Head-to-Head Record
City are unbeaten in the last 13 meetings with Chelsea, a run dating back to 2021. This includes a 3-0 league win at Stamford Bridge last month. The only other meeting this season ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad in January.
