When is the FA Cup Final? Date, kick-off time, TV channel and how to follow Wembley spectacle

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The FA Cup final is fast approaching with Premier League teams battling to book their spot in the showpiece match at Wembley.

Reigning champions Manchester United are still in the competition after eliminating Leicester but face another domestic rival in Fulham.

The FA Cup final is fast approaching

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The FA Cup final is fast approachingCredit: Getty

Erik ten Hag guided the Red Devils to glory during a 2-1 win over Manchester City last May, with Ruben Amorim challenged to return the club to the national stadium.

Pep Guardiola remains in with a chance of revenge after qualifying for the fifth round after being denied back-to-back FA Cup triumphs.

The winners will once again be rewarded with a spot in the Europa League should they finish outside the top six of the Premier League.

When is the FA Cup Final?

The 2024/25 FA Cup final is set to take place on Saturday, May 17.

Kick-off at Wembley is yet to be confirmed but it's likely to be the same as last season’s match which started at 3pm.

Broadcast details will be announced closer to the date, but again, is expected to be shown by both the BBC and ITV on free-to-air.

talkSPORT will also have live commentary of the showpiece, with our confirmed coverage details to be confirmed in due course.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog from the capital to provide live updates as well as the best of the reaction.

Manchester United are the reigning FA Cup champions after beating Manchester City

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Manchester United are the reigning FA Cup champions after beating Manchester CityCredit: Getty

FA Cup schedule and round dates 2024/25

Fifth Round (Round of 16) - February 28-March 3Quarterfinal - Weekend of March 29-30Semifinal - Weekend of April 26-27Final - May 17

FA Cup fifth-round fixtures

Friday, February 28

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City – 20:00, LIVE on talkSPORT

Saturday, March 1

Crystal Palace vs Millwall - 12:15, LIVE on talkSPORTPreston North End vs Burnley – 12:15AFC Bournemouth vs Wolves – 15:00, LIVE on talkSPORT 2Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle – 17:45, LIVE on talkSPORT

Sunday, March 2

Newcastle United vs Brighton – 13:45, LIVE on talkSPORTManchester United vs Fulham - 16:30, LIVE on talkSPORT

Monday, March 3

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town - 19:30, LIVE on talkSPORT

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