Leeds United learn West Ham FA Cup date, kick-off, TV channels and prize money
Leeds United have learned the date and kick-off time of their FA Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham United.
By the time Leeds kick off their FA Cup quarter-final tie at West Ham United they will know the identity of three semi-finalists. The Whites and the Hammers will play last on the weekend of Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5. The quarter-finals begin at 12.45pm on the Saturday when Manchester City host Liverpool in a game that will be shown live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge clash with EFL side Port Vale will follow at 5.15pm on the Saturday, with TNT Sports, HBO Max and BBC One all showing it live. Then it’s the turn of Southampton and and Arsenal at 8pm, with the same three broadcasters televising it.
And on Sunday April 5 West Ham United host Leeds United at the London Stadium, but not until 4.30pm. The game will be shown on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
The winners of each tie are set to receive £477,000 from the competition’s prize fund. All eight clubs will also get a £175,000 broadcast fee.
A statement from the FA added: “The schedule for the quarter-finals has been agreed collaboratively with the participating clubs, their local authorities and police, and the television broadcasters.”