The 142nd edition of the FA Cup is back, and the upcoming final at Wembley Stadium in London will feature an all-Manchester match-up between Manchester City and Manchester United. This marks the first time in the history of the FA Cup that both teams from Manchester will compete in the final.
Despite a challenging start, Dutch manager Erik ten Hag will enhance his popularity if he can prevent Manchester City from matching Manchester United’s 1999 treble achievement. Manchester United has an impressive record, having won the coveted trophy 12 times, while Manchester City is aiming for their seventh victory.
The semi-finals of the FA Cup took place on March 19, with Manchester City defeating Sheffield United and Manchester United prevailing over Brighton. Let’s now take a closer look at the key details of the FA Cup final kickoff.
What is the schedule for the FA Cup Final 2023 match?
The match is scheduled to take place at 3 PM BST on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the UK. In the US, it will start at 3 PM local time (10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT) on the same day. For viewers in India, the match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 3. In Australia, the match will start at 00:00 AEST on Sunday, June 4.
What are the viewing options for the FA Cup Final 2023 in the UK and India?
BBC and ITV hold the broadcast rights for the FA Cup games, so viewers in the UK can watch the match on BBC1, ITV1, UTV, STV Scotland channels, and also live stream it on BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and STV Player.
For US fans, the match can be live streamed on ESPN+.
In India, the Sony Sports Network will air the match, and fans can also watch the live stream on SonyLIV and JioTV.
Australian viewers can live stream the FA Cup final on Paramount.
Last season’s FA Cup saw Liverpool win over Chelsea in a penalty shootout, with a final score of 6-5, after both teams failed to score during extra time.
FAQs:
Q: Who will play in the FA Cup Final 2023?
A: Manchester City and Manchester United will compete in the final.
Q: What is the date for the FA Cup Final 2023?
A: The match is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023.
