Emirates FA Cup semi-finals: How to watch Chelsea v Leeds United, Manchester City v Southampton on TNT Sports and HBO Max, kick-off times, prize money
By Leon Imber
Updated 23/04/2026 at 10:53 GMT+1
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Wembley awaits for Chelsea, Leeds United, Manchester City and Southampton.
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The four sides booked their respective places at the home of English football and their routes to the final have been formalised: City taking on Arsenal-slayers Southampton, while managerless Chelsea meet Leeds under the fabled arch.
Both Emirates FA Cup semi-finals will be available to watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max on a weekend brimming with storylines.
Will Pep Guardiola's City reach their fourth consecutive final? Or could Championship side Southampton pull off another mammoth upset against elite Premier League opposition?
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And might Chelsea, who this week parted ways with Liam Rosenior, edge towards silverware without a permanent head coach? Or will Leeds take a step closer to lifting the FA Cup for just the second time in their history?
Those questions will all be answered on the weekend of April 25-26 and the schedule has now been announced for a weekend full of Wembley drama.
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When is Manchester City v Southampton?
The Emirates FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Southampton will kick off at 17:15 UK time on Saturday, April 25 at Wembley Stadium. The match will be live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
When is Chelsea v Leeds United
The Emirates FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Leeds United will kick off at 15:00 (UK time) on Sunday, April 26 at Wembley Stadium. The match will be live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
What prize money is on offer?
The winners of the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals will receive ÂŁ1,060,000. The losers, meanwhile, will take ÂŁ530,000 from the competition's prize fund.
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What happened in the quarter-finals?
Southampton caused a massive stir as they downed Premier League leaders Arsenal - ending The Gunners' hopes of a silverware treble following a 2-1 victory at St Mary's Stadium.
Chelsea, meanwhile, cruised to a 7-0 victory over League One strugglers Port Vale at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City crushed Liverpool 4-0 to seal their Wembley ticket, and, in a dramatic Easter Sunday meeting, Leeds triumphed on penalties to stave off a spirited West Ham United comeback.
Which FA Cup matches are live on TNT Sports and HBO Max in the UK?
Below are the Emirates FA Cup semi-final fixtures - both of which will be shown live on TNT Sports and HBO Max in the UK.
| Date | Match | Kick-off (UK time) |
| Saturday, April 25 | Manchester City v Southampton | 17:15 |
| Sunday, April 26 | Chelsea v Leeds United | 15:00 |
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