Chelsea will face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in the 145th FA Cup final on Saturday, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. BST. The match pits interim Chelsea head coach Calum McFarlane against Pep Guardiola's side, which is chasing a domestic cup double after already securing the English Football League Cup in March.
McFarlane took charge last month following the dismissals of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior amid the team's poor form. The Blues have managed just one win under the interim coach, a semifinal victory over Leeds in this competition, though defensive issues persist. According to the report, Chelsea enters the final on a 13-game winless streak against City.
Manchester City arrives on a high note after a 3-0 midweek win over Crystal Palace that keeps pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Guardiola's team has a chance at a rare domestic sweep if it lifts the FA Cup trophy this weekend.
The fixture kicks off at 10 a.m. ET and 7 a.m. PT in the United States and Canada, while viewers in Australia will tune in at 2 a.m. AEST on Sunday. Wembley Stadium in North London hosts the showpiece event.
In the US, the final airs live on ESPN2 and streams through ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited packages. ESPN Select, the rebranded version of what was formerly ESPN Plus, costs $13 a month and includes FA Cup coverage. ESPN Unlimited provides broader access to ESPN networks for $30 a month and is available on platforms like Fubo and YouTube TV.
"ESPN's streaming platforms changed in 2025," the coverage notes, highlighting the two-tier direct-to-consumer model now in place. Cord-cutters can access the game via these services without traditional cable.
UK viewers can watch for free on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer, with coverage beginning at 2 p.m. BST. A valid UK TV license is required to stream via the BBC iPlayer app, which works on Android, Apple devices, smart TVs, and streaming boxes.
Pay-TV option TNT Sports 1 also carries the match. Access comes through Sky Q, Virgin Media, or EE TV packages, or via the new HBO Max streaming service in the UK, which bundles TNT Sports for £31 per month alongside Discovery Plus content.
Canadian fans will find the game on Sportsnet, available through most cable providers or streaming options for cord-cutters. The network provides comprehensive soccer coverage throughout the season.
In Australia, Stan Sport offers live FA Cup matches for AU$20 a month on top of a base Stan subscription starting at AU$12. The service includes a seven-day free trial and additional access to Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, rugby, and Formula E events.
City's recent form gives it momentum heading into the final, while Chelsea looks to end its long drought against the opponents and secure silverware after a turbulent campaign. Officials have not confirmed lineup details ahead of the match.
The outcome could influence both clubs' summer planning, with City eyeing further domestic dominance and Chelsea seeking stability under McFarlane. The 145th edition of the competition adds historical weight to the clash at the national stadium.