FA Cup TV schedule 2025/26: Semi-finals TV fixtures and live stream

The FA Cup semi-finals have thrown up an intriguing mix of teams enjoying and enduring a range of emotions at this stage of the campaign.

Manchester City have fresh wind in their sails following several huge victories to blow the Premier League title race open, while their opponents Southampton are the form team in the Championship and could expect a return to the top flight this May.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are limping towards the finish line following a dire run of form. Leeds travel to Stamford Bridge with renewed confidence following a massive victory over Manchester United that appears to have bought them survival from relegation.

• Watch the FA Cup live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports

Of course, league storylines are put on ice for this weekend as teams seek respite from the weekly grind in a bid to reach the final.

Fans across the nation will be digging out their tin foil trophies as the magic of the cup grips football once again.

RadioTimes.com brings you the complete FA Cup TV schedule, including every game you can watch live in the UK.

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FA Cup TV schedule 2025/26

All UK time. Subject to change. Not televised where specified.

Semi-finals

Saturday 25 April

• Man City v Southampton (5:15pm) BBC One / iPlayer / TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

Sunday 26 April

• Chelsea v Leeds (3pm) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

Final

Saturday 4 April

• TBC v TBC (TBCpm) BBC One / iPlayer / TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

FA Cup TV rights 2025/26

TNT Sports and BBC share the live broadcasting rights for the FA Cup in 2025/26.

There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.

You can also access TNT Sports via HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV or watch the matches on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass without signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the HBO Max app.

HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com

• Watch the FA Cup live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports

You can also catch FA Cup matches on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer.

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