(Credit: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
We’re nearing the end of the English soccer season, and one of its most prestigious titles, the FA Cup, will be handed out today. In-form Manchester City take on resurgent Chelsea in the final of the tournament at Wembley Stadium in London.
Man City have had a good season so far, reaching the FA Cup final and staying in the hunt for the Premiership with just two games left to play. Chelsea, on the other hand, have had a season fans are longing to forget. They currently sit ninth in the Premier League table and, after firing head coach Liam Rosenior in April, are still playing without a permanent manager. Ending their trying campaign with silverware could ease some of the disappointment the club and its fans have endured this season.
Here's how you can stream the Chelsea vs. Manchester City FA Cup Final 2026 this weekend, even if you don't have a streaming subscription.
When Is Chelsea FC vs. Manchester City FC?
The FA Cup final between Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC will kick off today at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. The match will take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. Prince William will hand over the trophy to the winning captain. For Chelsea, this could be their eighth FA Cup title, and for Manchester City, their ninth.
In the US, you can watch the FA Cup final on select paid streaming subscriptions, while in the UK, you can watch the game on TNT Sports or stream it live on HBO Max.
How to Watch the FA Cup Final 2026 for Free
Fans in the UK can stream the game on BBC iPlayer for free. If you’re in the United States or elsewhere, you may be able to access BBC iPlayer for free using a virtual private network. We recommend ExpressVPN, which is PCMag's top VPN pick for location spoofing. With server locations across the globe, ExpressVPN is a good option for spoofing your location so you can watch geo-restricted content.
To stream Chelsea FC vs. Manchester City FC using a VPN:
- Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer.
The best VPN services that let you connect to a server in your preferred region are usually not free. However, many VPNs offer a free trial for first-time users. If you can take advantage of that, you’ll be able to stream the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City at no additional cost.
We may be nearing the end of the club soccer season right now, but there’s more action coming next month. The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 and will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We're eagerly awaiting all games through July 19, and we’ll keep you updated with how to stream them all as the tournament approaches.