In the upcoming FA Cup semifinals, Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion face off in what promises to be an exciting match. The winner will book a place in the final, which could potentially be a Manchester derby if Manchester City can overcome Sheffield United in the other semifinal. With City boasting an impressive stat sheet, thanks in part to Erling Haaland’s recent hat-trick against Burnley, the stage is set for some thrilling football. The games will be free to live stream in the UK on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Read on to learn all the ways to live stream the FA Cup semifinals securely with a VPN!
Top FA Cup games to stream
- Semifinals:
Manchester City vs. Sheffield United – Saturday, April 22, 1 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United – Saturday, April 22, 1 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET
How to watch FA Cup live streams with a VPN
You can securely live stream the FA Cup with a VPN in just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location matching the region of the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, connect to a server in London for BBC iPlayer.
- Visit your broadcaster of choice and sign up if required.
- Start watching for free!
Live streaming the 2022–23 FA Cup for free online
BBC iPlayer
Price: Free
Country: UK
BBC will broadcast 18 matches per season, including six matches from the first and second rounds and the FA Cup Final, live from 2021 to 2025. You can live stream these using the British broadcaster’s BBC iPlayer platform.
Note: You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., WC1X 0AA).
ITV
Price: Free
Country: UK
ITV will broadcast 20 matches per season (including the FA Cup Final) live from 2021 to 2025, which you can live stream online through ITVX (formerly ITV Hub).
Note: You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., WC1X 0AA).
Where to watch the 2022–23 FA Cup season in the U.S.
ESPN+
Price: 10 USD/month or 100 USD/year
Country: U.S.
ESPN+ holds broadcasting rights for the 2022–23 FA Cup season in the U.S. ESPN+ is also available in a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu’s on-demand service for 14 USD/month for a full entertainment package of live sports, movies, and TV.
Watch FA Cup streams live online in Australia
Paramount Plus
Price: 9 AUD/month or 90 AUD/year
In Australia, you can watch FA Cup streams on Paramount Plus, which carries all the games from the first round through to the FA Cup final.
Watch FA Cup highlights and goals for free
YouTube
Relive the best goals and the greatest moments in the FA Cup’s illustrious history on YouTube.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location where YouTube is available.
- Head to the FA Cup YouTube channel.
- Golazoooo!
10 play
Price: Free
Country: Australia
Channels: Network 10
Catch the draws, previews and highlights show available on Network 10’s FA Cup hub, which you can live stream for free on 10 play.
When is the 2022–23 FA Cup?
The 2022–23 edition of the FA Cup runs from the preliminary rounds on August 6, 2022, to the final on June 3, 2023. As always, the semifinals and final will be played at Wembley Stadium in London.
2022–23 FA Cup schedule
For the full slate of FA Cup fixtures click here.
Date | Match |
November 5, 2022 | First Round |
November 26, 2022 | Second Round |
January 7, 2023 | Third Round |
January 28, 2023 | Fourth Round |
March 1, 2023 | Fifth Round |
March 18, 2023 | Quarterfinals |
April 22, 2023 | Semifinals |
June 3, 2023 | Final |
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