FA Cup Final 2026: Here’s Where to Watch the English Cup Match Live Online

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The Emirates FA Cup (Football Association Challenge Cup) is England’s major football cup competition and its final will conclude its 145th annual season. In the cup, Chelsea will face Manchester City for the top spot in the league.

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Want to live stream the FA Cup final online? The match will be broadcast live from Wembley Stadium in London, England on Saturday, May 16 at 10am ET / 7am PT (3pm BST). The show airs live on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN Unlimited. The best way to watch is with DirecTV.

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Thankfully, you don’t have to miss any football games even if you don’t have cable TV. The FA Cup final can be broadcast live online on DirecTV, Sling TV and other platforms.

How to watch the 2026 FA Cup Final online: No cable TV required

Scroll down and check out the best ways to live stream the FA Cup final, below:

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DirecTV’s Choice package is one of the best ways for cable TV subscribers to watch live sports and TV programming at home. The service is priced at $84.99 for the first 24 months ($94.99 per month thereafter) and gives you access to more than 90 channels. For the FA Cup final, you can watch ESPN2.

ESPN Unlimited

Get ESPN Unlimited

ESPN Unlimited includes everything ESPN has to offer, such as ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and more. As part of its offering, it includes the FA Cup Final. You can also access other sports leagues such as NBA, UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga, and more. ESPN Unlimited is priced at $29.99/month.

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Get Sling TV

Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming, with its Sling Orange plan priced at $45.99/month. This package includes ESPN2. Football Association fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11 per month. Please note: Pricing and channel availability depend on your local TV market.

fubo

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Priced at $48.99 for the first month ($73.99 per month thereafter), Fubo is one of the best options for watching the FA Cup final because it’s the most comprehensive. The service features networks broadcasting the draft, including ESPN2. It even has over 200 live TV channels for wireless streaming. The streamer offers a 5-day free trial so you can try out the service before committing.

Hulu + Live TV

Get a 3-day free trial

Starting at $89.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for streaming the FA Cup Final, with access to ESPN2 and over 95 other channels, plus access to popular original content from Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.

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The 2026 FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City will be broadcast live on ESPN Unlimited on Saturday, May 16 at 10am ET/7am PT.

Watch the 2026 FA Cup Final on ESPN Unlimited

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