Officially : setting the final date for the most prestigious tournament in the world

The English Football Association announced today, Tuesday, the date of the final match of the FA Cup, between arch-neighbors Manchester United and Manchester City.

The English Football Association said in a statement, according to the British news agency “PA Media”: “The start time for the final match has now been officially confirmed at three o’clock in the evening local time, which was agreed upon with the two clubs, the local authority, members of the Safety Advisory Group and the broadcast stations.” .

Therefore, the final of the prestigious tournament will be held next May 25, at the famous “Wembley” Stadium in the British capital, London, at exactly (15:00) local time, and (14:00) GMT.

The arch-neighbors Manchester United and Manchester City will meet for the second edition in a row, and their match last season ended with City winning by two goals to one, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, also at Wembley Stadium.

The English Football Association explained that this timing was chosen after discussions with the police, local authorities and television stations.

The FA had preferred to hold the final match in the early evening in recent years, but it returned to the traditional date 12 months ago on the advice of the police, which has now been repeated.