FA Cup final ticket news
From the official Chelsea FC website:
Chelsea return to Wembley Stadium on Saturday 16 May to contest the 2026 Emirates FA Cup final and ticket selling information for the match has been announced.
The Blues will take on Manchester City with silverware at stake. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm and ticket sales will be as follows:
Important information
The entire allocation for this fixture will be in digital form. This will be clearly marked on the online portal, so supporters can be aware that they are purchasing tickets in this format. Tickets will be sent the week commencing Monday 11 May, via email.
Tickets will need to be downloaded by supporters into their Apple/Google wallet. General admission season ticket holders and members will have their ticket sent to the assigned supporter, not the lead booker. Supporters who purchase accessible tickets will have their personal assistant ticket sent to the email address on their non-ambulant/ambulant account.
The maximum number of tickets that can be purchased for this final during the season ticket holder and member sales period will be four tickets per transaction.
All supporters are advised that the ticket must be downloaded to the wallet. Screenshots of tickets will not be considered a valid ticket purchase.
Please note that the ticket office will only be able to assist supporters named in the booking on the matchday. Supporters are advised not to transfer their ticket(s). Match tickets for this fixture are not refundable.
Ticket sales information
Ticket sales for this match will be as follows:
Wednesday 6 May from 10am until Thursday 7 May 9am: Supporters on the UK away scheme can purchase one ticket. Supporters on the UK away scheme can purchase a maximum of 10 tickets in one transaction during this sales period to sit with other scheme holders.
Thursday 7 May from 10am until 11:30am: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Thursday 7 May.
Thursday 7 May from 12pm until 1:30pm: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Thursday 7 May.
Thursday 7 May from 2pm until 3.30pm: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Thursday 7 May.
Thursday 7 May from 4pm: All remaining season ticket holders who have yet to purchase can purchase one ticket per person.
Monday 11 May from 10am until 11:30am: Subject to availability, tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Monday 11 May.
Monday 11 May from 12pm until 1:30pm: Subject to availability, tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Monday 11 May.
Monday 11 May from 2pm until 3.30pm: Subject to availability, tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Monday 11 May.
Monday 11 May from 4pm: Subject to availability, all remaining members who have yet to purchase can purchase one ticket per person.
Application process for supporters with access needs
Supporters who require accessible tickets can submit an application form found here during the selling period. Alternatively, supporters if they are able to do so, can call our Access Team on 0371 811 2012 or 0044 207 915 1950 (international callers) to reserve tickets and request further information. Personal assistant tickets can only be allocated using this process.
Accessible parking
Blue Badge parking is available to purchase at a cost of £25.00 per space via www.wembleyofficialparking.com. Wembley’s Customer Engagement Team will be on hand to support guests with a complimentary wheelchair-pushing service to the entry gates or seating bowl for those with mobility requirements.
Allocation
We have received an allocation of 28,700 tickets for the FA Cup final. Chelsea have been allocated the east side of Wembley Stadium. Within the allocation we have received 100 wheelchair and 100 personal assistant tickets. Ambulant supporters’ tickets will be allocated from the general ticket allocation and are priced at £50.
Duplicate tickets
Supporters who require assistance with their digital tickets can contact the ticket office on Friday 15 May no later than 12pm. Please note that away duplicate tickets can only be collected by supporters in the booking.
Loyalty points
Supporters will receive zero loyalty points for this match.
Ticket prices
Tickets for this match are priced as follows:
Supporters under 14 are not allowed to enter the stadium without an adult (18 or over). No persons under the age of two are permitted to enter the stadium.
| Allocation | Adult | Over 66 | Under 23 | Under 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Level 2 | £285 | £265 | £265 | £265 |
| Level 2 | £255 | £245 | £245 | £245 |
| Category 1 | £175 | £165 | £165 | £165 |
| Category 2 | £125 | £115 | £115 | £115 |
| Category 3 | £80 | £70 | £70 | £70 |
| Category 4 | £50 | £40 | £40 | £40 |
| Non-ambulant | £50 | £40 | £40 | £40 |
| Ambulant | £50 | £40 | £40 | £40 |
| Personal Assistant | Free of charge | Free of charge | Free of charge | Free of charge |
Licensed Standing
Wembley Stadium has tickets available in a licensed-standing area located in Level 1 and Level 5.
| Level 1 | Level 5 |
| Blocks 110 – 113 | 506 – 521 |
Supporters purchasing in the licensed-standing area must be aged 12 or over. Supporters arriving for here on matchday under the age 12 will NOT be allowed to enter the stadium.
Audio descriptive commentary
Full commentary is available within the stadium. Receivers with either a headset or a mini-induction loop can be collected from information points once in the stadium. Each recipient will be required to fill in a personal hire form to use the equipment. The locations of the information points inside the stadium are:
• Team East: Level 1, Block 108 (near Gate G), Level 2 Block 215 and Level 5, Block 513.
Acrophobia/vertigo
Level 5 is the highest tier, which has a steep gradient and may not be suitable to sufferers of vertigo. It is recommended that any supporter who suffers from this condition should purchase tickets in Level 1.
Conditions of issue
All supporters purchasing a ticket will automatically accept the Ground Regulations at Wembley Stadium.
Useful links
Prohibited Items at Wembley Stadium
Restricted Bag Policy at Wembley Stadium
Chelsea FC Matchday Information channel
Match dates and ticket on-sale dates are subject to change. All ticket sales are subject to availability. Please check the website for the latest information.
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