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The Independent
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Six Nations 2026 to start on Thursday night as full schedule revealed
France and Ireland will open the 2026 Six Nations on a Thursday night with a blockbuster clash between the regular title rivals. The defending champions will host Andy Farrell's side on 6 February under the lights, with the opening weekend of the tournament beginning early in part to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics a day later. The first round also features England and Wales renewing their rivalry at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, while Scotland travel to Rome to face Italy . 'Super Saturday', meanwhile, will see Ireland host Scotland and Wales take on Italy before France and England conclude the championship on 14 March. The 2026 edition of the men's tournament is a week shorter than previous years due to changes to the international calendar, with one of the two fallow weeks removed. Three rounds will take place before a weekend off at the end of February, with the action resuming on Friday 6 March as Ireland welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The location for France's games is still to be confirmed with no deal yet agreed with the Stade de France, though it is understood that organisers are planning for Fabien Galthie's side to be playing in Paris. Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to continue to watch the annual tournament live on the BBC and ITV after the broadcasters renewed their joint agreement to show the men's Six Nations. ITV will have coverage of every England game, with the BBC showing the five Wales and Scotland home fixtures not involving Steve Borthwick's team 2026 Men's Six Nations fixtures (all times GMT) Round One Thursday 5 February: France vs Ireland (8.10pm, TBC) Saturday 7 February: Italy vs Scotland (2.10pm, Rome) Saturday 7 February: England vs Wales (4.40pm, Twickenham) Round Two Saturday 14 February: Ireland vs Italy (2.10pm, Dublin) Saturday 14 February: Scotland vs England (4.40pm, Edinburgh) Sunday 15 February: Wales vs France (3.10pm, Cardiff) Round Three Saturday 21 February: England vs Ireland (2.10pm, Twickenham) Saturday 21 February: Wales vs Scotland (4.40pm, Cardiff) Sunday 22 February: France vs Italy (3.10pm, TBC) Round Four Friday 6 March: Ireland vs Wales (8.10pm, Dublin) Saturday 7 March: Scotland vs France (2.10pm, Edinburgh) Saturday 7 March: Italy vs England (4.40pm, Rome) Round Five Saturday 14 March: Ireland vs Scotland (2.10pm, Dublin) Saturday 14 March: Wales vs Italy (4.40pm, Cardiff)
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Crystal Palace vs Man City live stream: How to watch the FA Cup final for FREE
THE FA Cup final will come LIVE from Wembley in the annual showdown - and fans can watch it all for FREE. Man City will take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, with a new champion guaranteed as Man Utd OUT of the competition. 3 3 3 Oliver Glasner's Palace side eased past Aston Villa in the semi-final, and have only conceded ONCE in the whole competition this season. Pep Guardiola's City will not win the Premier League title, but could still end with a trophy, despite a poor season by their standards. The Citizens and Palace recently faced off, but City had too much for Palace in a 5-2 victory at The Etihad. The Eagles are no strangers to Manchester at Wembley in the FA Cup final, as Utd beat them 2-1 in the final in 2016. How to watch the FA Cup final for FREE Man City vs Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final is FREE to watch in in the UK. The game will be aired LIVE on both BBC One and ITV1. The FA Cup final can also be live streamed via BBC iPlayer or ITVX. The final will kick-off at 4.30pm BST. Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens from Wembley. Why does the FA Cup final start at 4:30pm The FA Cup final will start at 4.30pm BST this year. This is due to BBC wanting to cover all their bases ahead of the Eurovision song contest later in the day, and were pushing for a 3pm kick-off time. ITV were pushing for a 5.30pm kick-off to maximise viewership and advertisement. As such, the pair settled on 4.30pm BST.
CNET
17-05-2025
- Sport
- CNET
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: How to Watch the FA Cup Final 2025 Livestream for Free
How to watch Crystal Palace vs. Man City The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for this season's FA Cup final. The game will be shown on both BBC One and ITV1 and will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer and ITVX for free. These services are geo-restricted to the UK, but a service such as ExpressVPN can let you access both free streaming platforms. Saturday's showpiece match at Wembley will be the 144th final of English football's primary cup competition. Crystal Pix/Will Man City add another piece of silverware to its overflowing cabinet, or will Crystal Palace claim its first-ever major domestic trophy? We'll find out on Saturday as these two English Premier League sides battle it out at Wembley in the 2025 FA Cup final. This year's edition of football's oldest cup competition is set for a memorable finale. Oliver Glasner's talented and in-form Eagles are aiming to pull off an upset against a Manchester City team desperate to salvage a disappointing season, at least by coach Pep Guardiola's high standards. Below, we'll outline how to use a VPN to watch the game live and for free, wherever you are in the world. Palace booked its place in today's showdown with an impressive 3-0 humbling of Aston Villa, while City ensured it would be making its third successive appearance in an FA Cup final by seeing off the challenge of Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 win. When is the 2025 FA Cup final? Manchester City take on Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium in northwest London on Saturday, May 17. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. BST local time in the UK, which is 11:30 a.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada and 1:30 a.m. AEST in Australia early Sunday morning. Where to livestream the FA Cup final The game will be shown on BBC One and ITV1 and will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Coverage begins on ITV1 at 3 p.m. BST, while BBC One's broadcast starts at 3:30 p.m. BST, which is slightly later. BBC BBC Watch the FA Cup final in the UK for free You'll be able to watch the game online for free via the network's on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer. With an app that's available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game. See at BBC How to watch the 2025 FA Cup final online for free from anywhere using a VPN Both ITVX and BBC iPlayer are geo-restricted to the UK, but if you're abroad and want to watch their live coverage of the FA Cup final, a VPN can let you access both free streaming platforms. As well as helping enhance your privacy and security when streaming, a VPN can mask your real IP address and, in turn, your digital location, allowing you to connect to a secure server in the UK and access both BBC iPlayer and ITVX from anywhere in the world. To watch the game for free, follow these steps: Sign up for a VPN (our current pick is streaming-friendly ExpressVPN Download the VPN's app to your device of choice (the best services have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux and more). Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK. Visit either BBC iPlayer or ITVX (both also have their own dedicated apps). Hit play on the livestream for Man City versus Crystal Palace and watch the match for free from anywhere in the world. A VPN can also encrypt your traffic and prevent your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. It is also helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US, UK and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Having problems streaming the FA Cup final using a VPN? Here are some troubleshooting tips
