FA announce FA Cup final details ahead of Leeds United's semi-final versus Chelsea
Leeds United face Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday for a place in the FA Cup final.
The FA have announced when the 2026 FA Cup final will take place and TV details ahead of Leeds United’s Wembley semi-final against Chelsea.
Leeds have reached the competition’s last four for the first time since 1987 and face a very troubled Chelsea side on Sunday afternoon in a 3pm kick-off for a place in the 2025-26 FA Cup final.
The winners of the contest will play either Manchester City or Championship side Southampton who will lock horns in the first semi-final on Saturday evening in a 5.15pm kick-off.
Ahead of this weekend’s semi-finals, the FA have now announced that the FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 16 at Wembley with a 3pm kick-off.
A statement from the FA released on Thursday read; “The Emirates FA Cup semi-finals will see Manchester City face Southampton and Chelsea play Leeds at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April respectively.
“The winning clubs will progress to the Final of the historic competition at the national stadium on Saturday 16 May, and this showpiece match will kick off at 3pm BST.
“The Final will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports, HBO Max, BBC One and iPlayer. International broadcasters will be confirmed ahead of the fixture.
“Comprehensive radio coverage will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
“Further details about the 2026 Emirates FA Cup Final will be published in advance.”