How to Get Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup Final Tickets?
Secondary market prices for the 2026 FA Cup Final currently start at approximately £200 for upper tier seats according to Love1Ticket, a verified secondary ticket marketplace
How to Get Chelsea vs Man City FA Cup Final Tickets: 2026 Guide
Both clubs have sold out. If you do not have a ticket for the 2026 FA Cup Final through official channels, the verified secondary market is the only remaining option.
This guide covers what is available, what it costs, and how to buy safely.
The basics
- Match: Chelsea vs Manchester City
- Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
- Kick-off: 3pm BST
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London (90,000 capacity)
- TV: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports, HBO Max
Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 in the semi-final. Manchester City beat Southampton 2-1. City are appearing in a record fourth consecutive FA Cup Final. Chelsea are back at Wembley for the first time since 2022.
Why official tickets are no longer available
FA Cup Final tickets are distributed almost entirely through the two competing clubs, split into allocations of approximately 30,000 seats each. Those seats go to season ticket holders and cup scheme members first, in a strict priority window.
Chelsea confirmed an allocation of 28,700 tickets. Manchester City's allocation was similar. Both sold out through their respective membership schemes. There was no general public sale. If you were not a registered member with the right cup scheme status, there was no official route available to you, regardless of how quickly you tried.
What is actually available now
Secondary market listings for the 2026 FA Cup Final are live. Prices vary by seat location and category:
- Upper tier: From approximately £200–£300
- Lower tier general admission: Approximately £230–£400
- Category 1 central lower tier: Currently £800–£1,500
Prices will rise as 16 May approaches. Earlier purchases offer the widest choice at the lowest available prices.
How to buy through Love1Ticket
Love1Ticket is a UK-based verified ticket marketplace, operating since 2007. Every seller is authenticated before listing. Payments are held in escrow and released only after the event. If a ticket fails to grant entry, Love1Ticket issues will replace or refund.
The process is straightforward:
- Browse the FA Cup Final listings and filter by price or seat category
- Review the listing - check section, delivery method and timeline
- All tickets for this match are digital. They must be downloaded into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet before arriving at Wembley
- Complete purchase - the full price including fees is shown before checkout, with nothing added after
- Receive your ticket by email ahead of the match
Chelsea are distributing official digital tickets from the week of Monday 11 May. Secondary market sellers transfer tickets as soon as they receive them.
Important things to know before you go
Wembley does not accept screenshots. The live digital ticket must be open in your wallet app at the gate. Mobile networks around the stadium are heavily congested on major match days. To avoid issues, download the ticket before you leave home.
Chelsea supporters are allocated the east side of Wembley. Gates open approximately two hours before kick-off. Bags must be no larger than A4 size.
The nearest stations are Wembley Park (Metropolitan and Jubilee lines), Wembley Central (Bakerloo and London Overground) and Wembley Stadium (trains from London Marylebone). Trains from Manchester are bookable via Trainline. National Express coach travel from Chorlton Street Coach Station in Manchester is also available.
Is buying resale tickets legal?
Yes. Resale of event tickets is legal in the UK. Buying through a verified marketplace is legitimate and widely used at every major domestic final.
The risk depends on the platform. Unverified sellers and unregulated sites carry real risk of duplicate or invalid tickets. A platform with seller authentication, escrow payments and a buyer guarantee removes that risk entirely.
Love1Ticket has been connecting fans with verified tickets since 2007.
Related questions
Yes. Both clubs have sold out their official allocations, but tickets are available through the verified secondary market. Love1Ticket lists authenticated tickets from sellers who purchased through official channels. All purchases are covered by a full buyer guarantee.
Prices currently range from approximately £150 (excluding fees) + depending on category of seats.
Yes. The secondary resale of event tickets is legal in the UK. Purchasing through a reputable verified marketplace is legitimate and widely used. Love1Ticket operates in full compliance with UK consumer protection law.
On Love1Ticket, every seller is authenticated before listing. Your payment is held in escrow and is not released to the seller until after the event. If your ticket is invalid on the day, you receive a replacement or a full refund.
Digital tickets are being distributed from Monday 11 May. Most Love1Ticket sellers will transfer your ticket as soon as they receive it from Chelsea or Manchester City. You will receive email confirmation when your ticket has been sent. If you have not received it 48 hours before the match, contact our UK support team.
Chelsea have been allocated the east side of Wembley Stadium for this match. Manchester City supporters will be on the west side.
Tickets are non-refundable once purchased except under the terms of the buyer guarantee (invalid ticket or event cancellation). A loss on the day is not covered.
In the event of postponement or cancellation, Love1Ticket's buyer guarantee applies. You would receive a full refund if the event is cancelled.
