This year’s FA Cup Final has the added drama of being a heated derby between crosstown rivals Manchester City vs. Manchester United (June 3, 2023). City made easy work of Sheffield United, comfortably winning 3-0 to book a place in the final against United, which overcame Brighton & Hove Albion 7-6 on penalties after the score was 0-0 after extra time. Whether Erling Haaland and City claim their first piece of silverware this season or United adds to the Carabao Cup title it picked up in February, the stage is set for some thrilling football. The FA Cup Final 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 Final securely with a VPN!
Top FA Cup games to stream
- FA Cup Final:
Manchester City vs. Manchester United – Saturday, June 3, 3 p.m. BST / 10 a.m. ET
How to watch FA Cup live streams with a VPN
You can securely live stream the FA Cup Final 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 or ITVX.
- Visit your broadcaster of choice and sign up if required.
- Start watching for free!
Stream the 2022–23 FA Cup Final free online
BBC iPlayer
Price: Free
Country: UK
BBC will broadcast 18 matches per season, including six matches from the first and second rounds, the semifinal, and the FA Cup Final between Manchester City vs. Manchester United on June 3, 2023. You can live stream these using the British broadcaster’s BBC iPlayer online 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 Manchester City vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup Final on June 3, 2023—which you can live stream online through ITVX.
Note: You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., WC1X 0AA).
Where to watch the FA Cup Final 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 Final 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 Final 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.
How does the FA Cup work?
The FA Cup is England’s oldest and most revered knockout football competition, featuring 732 teams competing from every level of the English football pyramid. The Qualifying Competition consists of the first six rounds, which 32 teams emerge. The next round is considered the First Round of the main competition, where these 32 teams are drawn against the first of the 48 professional teams from England’s League One and League Two. Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition in the Third Round.
The magic of the FA Cup is due to the knockout format and the chance of small teams scoring unlikely (sometimes historic) wins over top Premier League teams and even progressing to win it all in the final at Wembley Stadium, providing fans with unforgettable moments and memories.
How many teams are in the 2022–23 FA Cup?
The competition features 732 teams in all: 640 in the qualifying competition, with 124 progressing to the main competition (which includes 32 qualifiers).
How many rounds are there in the 2022–23 FA Cup?
The FA Cup competition features 12 randomly drawn rounds, following by the semifinals and the final. The 2022–23 FA Cup competition runs from preliminary rounds on August 6, 2022, to the final on June 3, 2023.
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 |
What round do Premier League teams enter the FA Cup?
Teams playing in England’s top-flight competition, the Premier League, enter the FA Cup competition in the Third Round, allowing from some giant-killing upsets and high drama every year.
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FAQ: About the 2022–23 FA Cup
Is the FA Cup a major trophy?
The FA Cup is considered one of the biggest trophies in England, along with the Premier League and the EFL Cup (also known as the Carabao Cup), England’s other domestic knockout competition.
What is the difference between the FA Cup and the Premier League?
The Premier League is the top tier of English football, comprised of the best 20 teams across England and Wales. The FA Cup, however, is a knockout competition open to all teams—from the lowest leagues all the way to the Premier League.
What date and time is the 2022–23 FA Cup Final?
The 2022–23 FA Cup Final will be held on June 3, 2023, at Wembley Stadium in London. Kickoff time is yet to be confirmed, but last year’s final began at 4:45 pm BST.
Who is the most successful team in the FA Cup?
Arsenal is the most successful club in the competition with 14 FA Cup titles. The current holders are Liverpool (which owns 8 titles).
Which player has won the most FA Cups?
Of all the players to play in the competition, defender Ashley Cole has won the most FA Cup titles in the competition’s history. The English left-back won seven FA Cup titles: three with Arsenal (2002, 2003, 2005) and four with Chelsea (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012).
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