Broadcaster’s coverage begins at 9am with breakfast show and runs through to 3pm kick-off, featuring Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole, Laura Woods and Ally McCoist

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TNT Sports has revealed its day-long lineup of coverage for the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Chelsea on Saturday (16 May).

9-11am: Wake Up at Wembley with Craig Doyle and Becky Ives

A morning built around the atmosphere of Cup Final Day coverage begins at 9am with a breakfast show overlooking Wembley as supporters begin to gather for the biggest domestic fixture of the season.

The show combines live features, behind-the-scenes walkabouts, fan stories and memorable moments from FA Cup history.

The first hour of the show will also be broadcast live on talkSPORT and the TNT Sports team will welcome talkSPORT presenter Jason Cundy to the sofa.

Food, Football and Conversation

Later in the morning, FA Cup Final Brunch focuses on food, conversation and football storytelling.

Hosted by Joe Cole and Ugo Monye, the duo will be joined by chef Tom Sellers and a series of guests including comedian Kevin Day and former England and Manchester City striker Ellen White.

The programme will explore the magic of the FA Cup, from unforgettable giant-killings to defining finals and the players who shaped the competition’s history.

11am-1pm: Building towards kick-off

Broadcasting live from multiple locations including team hotels, supporter hubs, and Wembley Way, the programme becomes a live hub for all the latest build-up featuring club legends, fan reaction and live updates as both teams prepare to arrive at the stadium.

Joint top-scorers in this season’s competition Lyle Taylor (Chelmsford City) and Liam Atkinson (Longridge Town) will also join the show before Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole offer a deep dive into the tactical matchup taking viewers into the journeys of the two finalists and how the final will be won.

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From 1pm: Match build-up

From 1pm, coverage moves pitch side. Hosted by Laura Woods alongside a punditry line-up featuring Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole and Joe Hart.

Led by the commentary team of Darren Fletcher, Ally McCoist and Steven Gerrard, the Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City will also return to its traditional kick-off time of 3pm.

The Emirates FA Cup is the first final in a fortnight of live events on TNT Sports and HBO Max that also features the UEFA Europa League Final between Aston Villa and Freiburg (20 May), the UEFA Conference League Final between Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano (27 May), the UEFA Champions League Final between Arsenal and holders Paris Saint-Germain (30 May) and the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final where Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Manchester City (31 May) at Wembley.