Chelsea face Leeds United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in a mouth-watering Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final clash. The Blues enter as heavy favorites, having dominated this fixture historically with six consecutive FA Cup victories over Leeds. This marks only the second semi-final meeting between these sides since 1967, and Leeds’ first appearance at this stage since 1986-87. The Whites have defied expectations as the first newly-promoted side to reach an FA Cup semi-final since Wolves in 2018-19, making this a defining moment in their season.
Match Preview
Chelsea arrive at Wembley in commanding form after demolishing Port Vale 7-0 in the quarter-finals, showcasing the attacking firepower that makes them favorites to reach another FA Cup final. Leeds, meanwhile, face a significant setback with midfielder Ilia Gruev ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained this week. The historical context adds extra intrigue: Chelsea have progressed from all six previous FA Cup meetings with Leeds, including their most recent encounter in the 2023-24 fifth round. The 1970 FA Cup final remains the only other time these clubs have met at Wembley. Recent league meetings have been competitive, with a 2-2 draw in February 2026 and Chelsea’s 3-1 victory in December 2025 showing Leeds can trouble the Blues despite the historical imbalance. For Leeds, this represents a golden opportunity to end a 53-year wait for an FA Cup final appearance, while Chelsea seek to continue their dominance in this storied rivalry and move one step closer to silverware.
Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 3:00 PM BST at Wembley Stadium in London. For international viewers, here are the key timezone conversions:
- United States (EDT): 10:00 AM
- Central European Time (CEST): 4:00 PM
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): 12:00 AM (Monday, April 27)
- Brazil (BRT): 11:00 AM
How to watch online & on TV
The FA Cup semi-final will be broadcast across multiple platforms globally. In the UK, TNT Sports 1 holds exclusive rights, requiring a subscription through BT Sport or discovery+ Premium. European viewers can access the match via DAZN in Italy, Austria, and San Marino, while French fans need beIN Sports 1 or SuperSport subscriptions. Latin American coverage comes through ESPN and Disney+, with subscription fees varying by country. African nations receive comprehensive coverage via SuperSport and DStv Now, requiring DStv packages. Scandinavian viewers need Viaplay subscriptions to watch the fixture.
| 🇬🇧 England | TNT 1 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | DAZN |
| 🇫🇷 France | SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo, SS Premier League, beIN 1 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sport TV1 |
| 🏴 Scotland | TNT 1 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Viaplay |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | V Sport 2 Suomi |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Viaplay |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | DAZN Aus |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | TNT 1 |
| 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | TNT 1 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | TVP Sport |
| 🏴 Wales | TNT 1 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Arena 1 HR |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | beIN 1 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | ESPN 2 Arg, Disney+ P Arg |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | ESPN, Disney+ |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Disney+ P Arg |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Disney+ P Arg |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Disney+ P Sur |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Disney+ P Sur |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Disney+ P Sur |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | ESPN2 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | ESPN2 |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | ESPN2 |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | ESPN2 |
| 🇨🇳 China | Migu |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | DAZN |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | SS Maximo, SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | ESPN2 |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | ESPN2 |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, DStv Now |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | SS Maximo, SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo, SS Premier League, DStv Now |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | ESPN2 |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | SS Maximo 2, DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇿 Belize | ESPN2 |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe | SS Maximo 2, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2 |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | SS Premier League, SS Maximo 2, SS Maximo |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Setanta |
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you’re traveling abroad or facing geographical restrictions, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to bypass geo-blocks and access your home streaming services. VPNs mask your IP address by routing your connection through servers in different countries, making it appear as though you’re browsing from that location. Here’s how to set it up:
- Choose a reputable VPN provider with servers in your target country (e.g., UK for TNT Sports, USA for ESPN)
- Download and install the VPN app on your device (compatible with iOS, Android, Smart TV, desktop)
- Connect to a server in the appropriate country where your streaming service operates
- Log into your streaming platform and access the match as if you were in that country
VPNs work across all major devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Smart TVs. Ensure your VPN subscription is active before kickoff to avoid connection issues during the match.
How to watch at Sportsbooks
Many online sportsbooks offer live streaming of major football matches to registered users with funded accounts. This provides an alternative viewing option while allowing you to place in-play bets simultaneously. Availability varies by region and betting platform, but the process is straightforward:
- Register an account with a licensed sportsbook that offers live streaming in your jurisdiction
- Complete verification by providing required identification documents
- Make a qualifying deposit (minimum amounts vary, typically £5-£10 or equivalent)
- Navigate to the live streaming section and look for the ‘Play’ or ‘Watch Live’ icon next to the Chelsea vs Leeds fixture
- Ensure your account balance meets any minimum requirements for streaming access
Check your sportsbook’s terms and conditions, as some require an active bet on the match to unlock streaming. Stream quality depends on your internet connection, so use a stable Wi-Fi network for optimal viewing.
This FA Cup semi-final promises high drama as Chelsea aim to extend their historical dominance while Leeds seek to end decades of hurt. With a Wembley final berth at stake, neither side will hold back. Don’t miss a minute of this pivotal clash, and stay tuned to TipsGG for post-match analysis, player ratings, and comprehensive coverage of the road to the FA Cup final.