The 2025/26 FA Cup semi-final draw pits Premier League sides Chelsea and Leeds United against each other, while Manchester City face Championship contenders Southampton. All four ties will be broadcast live on BBC, TNT Sports and HBO Max in the UK. Winners advance to the final at Wembley Stadium on May 16.
Four teams remain in the 2025/26 FA Cup, with broadcast selections now confirmed for the semi-finals. Chelsea meet Leeds United in an all-Premier League clash, and six-time champions Manchester City take on Southampton, who knocked out league leaders Arsenal in the quarter-finals. Supporters can stream the matches via BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, TNT Sports or HBO Max apps on various devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles. TNT Sports subscriptions begin at £30.99, including Eurosport and entertainment content. Winners of each semi-final earn £1.06 million, while losers receive £530,000. Manchester City, extending their record run with an eighth straight semi-final appearance, previously beat Exeter City 10-1, Salford City 2-0 and Newcastle United 3-1. They also won the EFL Cup final against Arsenal on March 22, with Nico O’Reilly scoring two headers. Chelsea, the competition's most successful side with eight titles, impressed under new manager Liam Rosenior, defeating Charlton Athletic 5-1, Hull City 4-0, Wrexham 4-2 after extra time and Port Vale 7-0. Leeds United advanced via penalty shootouts against Birmingham City and West Ham United. Southampton entered on a 16-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, winning 13.