Is Chelsea v Leeds on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch FA Cup semi-final

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26 Apr 2026 • 9:15 PM MYT
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Is Chelsea v Leeds on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch FA Cup semi-final

Chelsea face Leeds at Wembley in their FA Cup semi-final, with the winner to face Manchester City in the showpiece on Saturday 16 May.

A win over Leeds would be a crucial boost the Blues following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, with Calum McFarlane returning to the interim hot seat bidding to turn around the club’s fortunes.

The Blues have endured a run of five successive Premier League games without scoring - their worst run in 114 years - and will need to prove less toothless in front of goal if they are to see off Daniel Farke’s side.

Leeds meanwhile are still on a hot streak after snatching a last-gasp draw at Bournemouth, which took them to the all-important 40-point barrier in a huge boost to their Premier League survival bid.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Chelsea v Leeds?

Chelsea face Leeds in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 26 April, with kick-off at 3pm BST.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports and HBO Max, with coverage from 2pm BST.

Team news

Joao Pedro is back after missing the last two matches, giving Chelsea a boost in front of goal after a serious drought. Cole Palmer is fit enough for the squad but only for the bench. Tosin Adarabioyo and Alejandro Garnacho are the other two changes in Calum McFarlane’s first match of this interim spell, with Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato and Liam Delap dropping to the bench.

Daniel Farke makes just the one change to the team that drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in the Premier League last time out. Lucas Perri, who has impressed in this competition, replaces Karl Darlow in goal.

Confirmed line-ups

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

Leeds XI: Perri, Justin, Bijol, Struijk, Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson, Aaronson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin

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