You can watch the 2025 FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City live for free on BBC One and ITV1 in the UK. Both channels also offer streaming via BBC iPlayer and ITVX, which are accessible with a valid UK TV license

. If you are outside the UK, you can use a VPN to connect to a UK server and unblock these streaming platforms to watch the match live for free. Recommended VPNs include NordVPN and Surfshark for reliable and fast streaming

. For viewers in other countries:

• In Canada, the match is available live on Sportsnet.
• In Australia, you can watch it on Optus Sport, which requires a subscription starting at around AU$7 per month

The match kicks off at 4:30 pm BST on Saturday, May 17, 2025

. Summary:

• UK: Watch free on BBC One, ITV1, BBC iPlayer, ITVX (VPN needed if outside UK)
• Canada: Sportsnet
• Australia: Optus Sport (paid)
• Use VPNs like NordVPN or Surfshark for access to UK streams if abroad