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 primary soccer cup, while its final match concludes the 145th annual season. In the cup match, Chelsea FC takes on Manchester City FC to compete for the top of the association.
Want to livestream the FA Cup Final online? The match broadcasts live from Wembley Stadium in London, England on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT (3 p.m. BST). It airs live on ESPN2 and livestreams on ESPN Unlimited. And the best way to watch is with DirecTV.
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Thankfully, even without cable, you don’t have to miss any of the soccer action. The FA Cup Final is available to livestream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV, Sling TV and others.
How to Watch 2026 FA Cup Final Online: Livestream Without Cable
Scroll down and check out the best ways to stream the FA Cup Final, below:
DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV’s “Choice” Package is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home. Priced at $84.99 for the first 24 months of service ($94.99/month afterwards), you get access to more than 90 channels. For the FA Cup Final, you’ll get access to ESPN2.
ESPN
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited includes everything ESPN has to offer, such as ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and much more. It includes the FA Cup Final, as part of its service. You’ll also get access to other sports leagues, like NBA, UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and others. ESPN Unlimited goes for $29.99/month.
Sling TV
Sling TV
Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange package, which goes for $45.99/month. The package includes ESPN2. Football Association fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.
Fubo
Fubo
For $48.99 for the first month ($73.99/month afterwards), Fubo is one of the best options for streaming FA Cup Final because it’s the most comprehensive. The service features networks that broadcast the draft, including ESPN2. It even has more than 200 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 5-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.
Hulu
Hulu + Live TV
Starting at $89.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming the FA Cup Final with access to ESPN2, along with more than 95 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.
The 2026 FA Cup Final with Chelsea vs. Manchester City livestreams on Saturday, May 16 starting at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on ESPN Unlimited.