The FA Cup is arguably the biggest domestic cup competition in world football, drawing spectators from all corners of the globe.
The 2021/22 edition has provided fans with the customary feel-good stories and giant killings, with just one game left to take place in the competition.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021/22 FA Cup final.
Liverpool booked their spot in the final with a powerful 3-2 victory over Manchester City, aided by some lethargic play and sloppy decisions from Pep Guardiola’s side.
Strikes from Ibrahima Konate and Sadio Mane had the Reds two goals up inside 20 minutes before another from Mane on the stroke of half time gave City too much to do.
Jack Grealish did pull one back at the start of the second half, but their second through Bernardo Silva came too late as Liverpool held on.
In the other semi-final, Chelsea proved too strong for Crystal Palace. Ruben Loftus-Cheek opened the scoring against his former loan side before Mason Mount wrapped the contest up with a second.
The total prize money for the winners is £3.412m, accumulated in wins throughout the competition.
In reaching the 2022 FA Cup final, Liverpool and Chelsea have earned £1.612m, with the final worth another £1.8m.
The FA Cup final will take place on Saturday 14 May 2022. The exact kick-off time is yet to be confirmed, though last year it was 17:15 (BST).
As is tradition, the 2022 FA Cup final will be played at Wembley. It is the largest sports arena in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 90,00 and the game is expected to be sold out. No public health restrictions are currently in place in England.
The FA Cup final will be shown live on both BBC One and ITV in the United Kingdom. Those programmes will also be available to stream live using the BBC iPlayer or the ITV Hub.
The BBC has domestic rights for the FA Cup and show up to 18 live matches every season. ITV has a similar deal, but they air over 20 live games per season. The two broadcasters share the rights.
In the United States, the game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+.
Ticket details are expected to be confirmed from both Liverpool and Chelsea soon. The latter have already said they expect to receive approximately 30,000 tickets for the FA Cup final.
The Blues will sell their share of the tickets on a loyalty-point basis. Season ticket holders will be allowed to purchase one ticket per person, remaining tickets will be sold to members one per person, and tickets will not go on general sale.
The dates tickets go on sale will be confirmed soon by both clubs.
Tickets are generally split into three categories (1, 2 and 3) as well as adult and concession. Reduced prices are also available for disabled supporters.
2021 FA Cup final prices
Category 1
Adult – £72.50
Concession – £62.50
Category 2
Adult – £57.50
Concession – £47.50
Category 3
Adult – £35
Concession – £30
