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Chelsea vs. Leeds United: How to Watch the FA Cup Semifinal for Free

Who will face off against Manchester City at Wembley on May 16? Here's how to watch Sunday's match, even if you don't want to pay for a streaming subscription.

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Chelsea FC and Leeds United FC will compete today for the chance to face off against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 16.

Leeds United has only won the FA Cup final once in 1972. They're taking on eight-time champions Chelsea FC, who are having a historically rough season.

Don't miss a minute of the action. Here's how you can watch today's FA Cup semifinals for free online.

When is Chelsea FC vs Leeds United FC?

The second semifinal will kick off at 10:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, April 26. The venue is again the Wembley Stadium. US viewers can tune in with select paid streaming subscriptions, while UK viewers can catch the match on TNT Sports or stream it live with HBO Max.

Chelsea FC are coming off a rough stretch, having lost five consecutive league games without scoring a goal, marking a record low for the team. The club fired its manager, Liam Rosenior, this week, so a win on Sunday would bring a much-needed lift to the team's spirits.

Riding a wave of momentum, Leeds United will be looking to pounce on Chelsea’s weaknesses.

How to Watch the FA Cup Semifinals for Free

Fans in the UK can watch the game on BBC iPlayer for free. If you're in the United States or elsewhere, you can try logging in to BBC iPlayer using a virtual private network. We recommend ExpressVPN.



  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
  2. Download the VPN app on your preferred device.
  3. Connect to a server in the UK.
  4. Visit BBC iPlayer.

The best VPN services that let you connect to a server in your preferred region aren’t usually free. However, many of those services offer a free trial period for first-time users. If you can take advantage of that, you’ll be able to stream the FA Cup semifinals at no upfront cost.

When was Manchester City vs Southampton FC?

The first of the two semis kicked off at 12:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 25 at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City won against Southampton, 2-1.

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Jibin is a tech news writer based out of Ahmedabad, India. Previously, he served as the editor of iGeeksBlog and is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex information for a broader audience.

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