Arre yaar, football fans in India are getting excited about the FA Cup 2026 semi-finals! Manchester City will face Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2026, while Liverpool takes on Newcastle United the next day. Star Sports has confirmed they’ll broadcast all matches live with Hindi commentary starting 10:30 PM IST.
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Manchester City vs Chelsea: The Big Showdown
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City comes into this match after their impressive 3-1 victory over Tottenham in the quarter-finals. Erling Haaland scored twice in that match, taking his FA Cup tally to 8 goals this season.
Chelsea, under Mauricio Pochettino, defeated Brighton 2-0 to reach the semis. Christopher Nkunku’s return from injury has been a game-changer for the Blues, honestly yaar.
Key players to watch:
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 8 goals in FA Cup 2026
- Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) – 5 goals since returning from injury
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – 7 assists in the tournament
- Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) – Leading midfielder with 4 assists
Indian Fans and Viewing Options
Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select HD will broadcast the match live. The network has also announced special programming with former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia providing expert analysis.
Disney+ Hotstar premium subscribers can stream all matches for ₹299 per month. Jio users get free access through JioTV, which is sahi hai for budget-conscious fans.
Popular sports bars in Mumbai like Social and The Habitat are organizing special screenings. Delhi’s Hard Rock Cafe CP has announced a ₹500 cover charge including snacks for the semi-final viewing.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: The Other Semi-Final
Liverpool’s journey has been impressive under Jurgen Klopp’s final season. Mohamed Salah leads the tournament’s scoring charts with 9 goals, just ahead of Haaland.
Newcastle United surprised everyone by defeating Arsenal 1-0 in the quarters. Alexander Isak’s late winner sent the Magpies through to their first FA Cup semi-final since 2005.
This match kicks off on May 19, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST, perfect timing for Indian viewers matlab weekend mein chill karke dekh sakte hain.
Betting and Fantasy Football Craze
Dream11 has created special contests for both semi-finals. The Manchester City vs Chelsea contest has a prize pool of ₹50 lakh, while the Liverpool vs Newcastle game offers ₹30 lakh.
Popular betting odds from international sites show Manchester City as favorites at 1.75, while Chelsea stands at 2.40. Liverpool leads at 1.60 against Newcastle’s 3.20.
Indian fantasy football communities on Reddit and Discord are actively discussing player selections. Haaland remains the most captained player at 65% selection rate.
Honestly yaar, the FA Cup 2026 has been one of the most exciting tournaments in recent years. With Indian broadcasting improved and multiple viewing options available, football fans here are getting the complete English football experience. Mujhe lagta hai both semi-finals will be absolute crackers!