The Emirates FA Cup is now entering its most exciting phase, with the semi-finals taking place at the iconic Wembley Stadium this weekend. Dreaming of lifting one of football's most famous trophies, all four remaining teams are just one win away from a date with destiny.
Crystal Palace will lock horns against Unai Emery's Aston Villa on Saturday, April 26, to kick off the semi-final line-up in what is set to be a competitive affair considering the Eagles' positive form heading into this tie.
On Sunday, April 27, a flailing Manchester City side will take on Nottingham Forest, hoping to keep their only silverware hope alive this season.
By the end of the weekend, only two teams will remain in the bracket, with both dreaming of FA Cup glory under the famous Wembley arc come May 17.
The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.
FA Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa (12:15 p.m.)
Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City (11:30 a.m.)
FA Cup live streams, TV channels in US
FA Cup matches for the 2024/25 season will largely be shown on ESPN+.
ESPN has locked in the US media rights to the FA Cup until 2028, giving soccer fans plenty to cheer about. Thanks to this deal, ESPN+ will serve up exclusive coverage of 79 matches each season, starting from the first round proper in November and running all the way to the grand finale.
You can get an ESPN+ subscription for $11.99 per month or purchase an annual plan for $119.99 per year, a $24 savings. Stream your favorite teams live and enjoy more sports anywhere with an ESPN+ subscription.
Here are the full TV channel and live stream details to watch this week's FA Cup matches.
| Date | Fixture | Time (ET) | TV Channel/Streaming |
| Sat, Apr. 26 | Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa | 12:15 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Sun, Apr. 27 | Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN+ |
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