When is the FA Cup final in 2022? Date, time and venue
Your guide to the FA Cup final including when and where the showpiece game will take place.
The FA Cup will always be the game everyone in the country wants to win. For all the money and prestige of the Premier League and continental competitions, the FA Cup remains a legendary trophy.
We're all set for a repeat of the 2022 Carabao Cup final as Liverpool face Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The previous showdown ended in a 0-0 stalemate followed by the Reds snatching an 11-10 victory on penalties. Chelsea stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the only player to miss his spot-kick.
The Reds and Blues will take over Wembley once again with the eyes of the nation upon them as they duel for the historic title.
Reigning champions Leicester City secured their first ever FA Cup title in 2021 thanks to Youri Tielemans' barnstorming effort from range that would've punched a hole in the Wembley stands had it not been for the net.
Just 20,000 fans were able to attend the game, but that's all set to change in 2022 with a full-house anticipated for the first time since the 2019 FA Cup final.
RadioTimes.com rounds up all the details about the FA Cup final you need to know ahead of the big game.
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When is the FA Cup final?
The FA Cup final will take place on Saturday 14th May 2022.
What time is the FA Cup final?
The FA Cup final will kick off at 5pm UK time, a primetime slot for a primetime game.
Expect a massive audience to spend their Saturday afternoon glued to the TV regardless of the competitors in the final showdown.
Where is the FA Cup final held?
Of course, the FA Cup final will be held at Wembley Stadium, the national stadium and the only fitting place for a game of this magnitude.
A full capacity crowd of 90,000 is anticipated for the spectacle, with each team's allocation to be confirmed.
How to watch the FA Cup final on TV
Great news for all! BBC and ITV boast joint exclusivity over the FA Cup TV rights from this season until 2024/25, meaning everyone can watch every FA Cup match of the season live on TV for free (so long as you have a TV licence).
Coverage details for the final will be confirmed and updated in due course.
If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide, or visit our dedicated hub for more Sports news.
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
