2018 FA Cup final TV coverage: BBC and BT Sport schedule for Manchester United vs Chelsea Wembley showdown
WEMBLEY hosts one of the biggest games in domestic football on Saturday as Chelsea and Manchester United battle it out for the FA Cup trophy.
The Blues make it to the final for the second year in a row after losing 2-1 Arsenal last year and face a United side who are through to the final for their first time since lifting the trophy for the 12th time in 2016.
Conte’s side were in last year’s FA Cup final but lost out to Arsenal at WembleyPA:Press Association
Here’s what we can we expect from the two TV companies – the BBC and BT Sport – covering the Wembley showpiece between Chelsea and Manchester United this year.
Who is covering the event?BOTH the BT Sport and BBC are covering the event live throughout the afternoon.
It is BT Sport who are the host broadcaster this season and they will have 30 match cameras which include Goal Line technology and a helicopter showing the action.
GARY LINEKAR will lead coverage of the final on BBC One from 4pm alongside Alan Shearer, Ian Wright, Ruud Gullit and Phil Neville.
The match will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 live, the BBC Sport website and iPlayer.
Gary Lineker will present the BBC coverage and Alan Shearer is one of the experts alongside himWARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture
But the action kicks off at 2.00pm when Dan Walker presents an hour-long Football Focus from 2pm, followed at 3pm by a special interview ‘Mourinho and Manchester, United’ live from the Wembley pitch.
Football Focus – BBC One, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Mourinho & Manchester, United – BBC One, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
FA Cup: The Road To Wembley – BBC One, 3.20pm – 3.50pm
MOTD Live: FA Cup Final Build-Up – BBC One, 4.10pm – 5.00pm
MOTD Live: Chelsea v Manchester United, BBC One, 5.00pm – 7.40pm
Mastermind: John Motson Special, BBC 2, 8.30pm – 9.00pm
Motty – The Man Behind the Sheepskin, BBC 2, 9.00pm- 10.05pm
Countdown to the Full Motty, BBC 2, 10.50pm – 11.25pm
BBC One, MOTD: FA Cup Highlights, 22:50 – 23:25
Elsewhere, England and Arsenal’s Alex Scott leads the BBC’s social media offering, while Mark Chapman presents BBC Radio 5 live with John Murray, Ian Dennis and Robbie Savage on commentary duties.
Later, Jason Mohammad hosts Match of the Day with extensive highlights at 10:50pm on BBC One.
Getty Images - Getty Jake Humphrey and Frank Lampard will be part of the team for BT sport[/caption]
BT Sport 2 will be kicking-off their live coverage at 4pm with Jake Humphrey leading the coverage with the build-up being presented on the pitch for the first time.
Before the game build-up starts, they will preview the game with a 30-minute pre-recorded preview.
Their guests in the studio will include Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes which their commentary team consists of Ian Darke, Glenn Hoddle and Steve McManaman.
BT Sport will be paying tribute to Ray Wilkins, the former Chelsea midfielder who died in April, age 61.
REST IN PEACE What was Ray Wilkins’ cause of death, when did he suffer a heart attack and why was he nicknamed ‘Butch’?The pre-match build-up will include interviews with Eden Hazard (done with ex-Chelsea star Frank Lampard) and Jess Lingard as well as interviews with both managers.
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