The stage is set for the 2025-26 FA Cup final, and it's a classic showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. Chelsea enter as clear underdogs, facing a City side that has dominated this fixture for years. The Blues haven't beaten City since the 2021 Champions League final—a streak of 13 matches that they'll be desperate to end today.

Manager Calum McFarlane might have a tactical surprise up his sleeve, potentially switching to a three-at-the-back formation to counter City's attacking firepower. However, key players Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho haven't been passed fit, though both are named on the bench as potential game-changers.

Chelsea Starting XI (3-4-2-1):
Sánchez; Hato, Colwill, Fofana; Cucurella, Caicedo, James (c), Gusto; Enzo, Palmer; João Pedro

Substitutes: Jörgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Chalobah, Essugo, Santos, Neto, Garnacho, Delap

Manchester City Starting XI:
Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O'Reilly; Rodri, Bernardo (c); Semenyo, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland

Substitutes: Donnarumma, Dias, Reijnders, Stones, Aké, Kovačić, Cherki, Savinho, Foden

Match Details:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Kickoff: 15:00 BST (10:00 AM EDT / 7:30 PM IST)
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Referee: Darren England (on pitch), Peter Bankes (VAR)

How to Watch:
UK: BBC One, TNT Sports 1 (streaming on BBC iPlayer, discovery+)
USA: ESPN2 (streaming on ESPN Select)
India: Sony TEN 2 (streaming on Sony LIV)
Nigeria: SuperSport MaXimo 2, Canal+ Sport 3 (streaming on DStv Now)

Whether you're cheering for Chelsea's upset bid or City's pursuit of another trophy, this FA Cup final promises drama from the first whistle. Grab your lucky jersey and settle in—it's going to be a memorable afternoon at Wembley.