Chelsea vs Manchester City Tickets

Date, venue and kick-off

Chelsea vs Manchester City takes place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, with a 3pm BST kick-off at Wembley Stadium, London. It's the FA Cup final.

How do tickets work for the FA Cup final?

Tickets go to Chelsea and Manchester City first. Each club distributes its allocation to season ticket holders, then registered members, based on loyalty points or purchase history. Both allocations sold out quickly.

If you didn't get one through official channels, the secondary market is where tickets now appear—at prices well above face value. Use a resale platform with buyer protection.

Last year's face-value prices at Wembley ranged from £50 (Category 4) to £255 (Level 2 Premium), with Category 1 at £175 and Category 2 at £125. Resale listings typically run significantly higher. If you want hospitality, Club Wembley offers six membership tiers from £2,730 to £13,458, including Inner Circle, Bobby Moore, and Private Box options. These come with priority access to major stadium events.

Getting to Wembley

• Wembley Park (Metropolitan and Jubilee lines) is the closest tube station, about 10 minutes' walk to the stadium.
• Wembley Central (Bakerloo line and London Overground) is a longer walk but often less crowded after the match.
• Marylebone and Euston have direct rail to Wembley Stadium station, right next to the ground.
• Don't drive. Parking is extremely limited on final day.
• Arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off. Gates open around two hours early, and security queues move slowly for a sold-out final.
• Bring valid photo ID if your ticket is name-specific, which FA Cup final tickets usually are.

What's the head-to-head record?

Chelsea lead 71 wins to Manchester City's 69, with 42 draws across all competitions. This is the seventh Wembley meeting between them.

In the Premier League this season, City won 3-0 on 12 April. Chelsea drew 1-1 at the Etihad on 4 January.

City beat Southampton 2-1 in their semi-final on 25 April, coming from behind with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez after going down in the 79th minute. Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 on 26 April, with Enzo Fernandez scoring.

Who's available to play?

Rodri missed City's semi-final with a groin issue but is expected back. Ruben Dias has been out over a month with a thigh injury and should return before the final. Josko Gvardiol fractured his tibia in January and is close to a return.

Chelsea will be without Estevao for the rest of the season after a hamstring injury. Captain Reece James is racing against the clock to be fit after his own hamstring problem.

Where can you watch if you don't have a ticket?

The FA Cup final airs live on ITV1, free to air. TNT Sports also has broadcast rights. You can stream it free on ITVX or via HBO Max if you have a TNT Sports subscription.