The FA Cup final kicks off in London at 3 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date
Kickoff time
USA
Sat, May 16
10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
Canada
Sat, May 16
10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
UK
Sat, May 16
3:00 p.m. BST
Australia
Sat, May 16
1:00 a.m. AEDT
India
Sat, May 16
8:30 p.m. IST
Chelsea vs. Man City FA Cup final match facts
The two clubs have met on 182 previous occasions with Chelsea just holding the historic win advantage — 71 to 69.
However, the Blues haven’t beaten City since the last time they met in a final when Thomas Tuchel won the 2021 Champions League.
In the 13 games since, City have won 10, including twice in the FA Cup.
Chelsea vs. Man City FA Cup final team news
Chelsea
After deploying a back three for the draw at Liverpool, Calum McFarlane sticks with a similar formation here.
Reece James is alongside Moises Caicedo in midfield, with Malo Gusto starting at right wing-back.
Levi Colwill starts in a remarkable turn of events after missing almost the entire season with an ACL injury.
Man City
Pep Guardiola brings back most of his big guns after resting the likes of Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku for the win over Palace.
Rodri has not played since the win over Arsenal last month but is in from the start.
Marc Guehi is free to play because the FA changed its rules at the start of the season, allowing players to play for two clubs in one campaign. He had already featured in Palace’s shock defeat to Macclesfield having captained the Eagles to the trophy 12 months ago.
Omar Marmoush has scored in City’s past two matches and gets a start.
Chelsea vs. Man City FA Cup final live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world’s major regions:
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