Important information for Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City v Arsenal

Emirates FA Cup semi-final details

Friday 17 Mar 2017
Wembley Stadium will host both Emirates FA Cup semi-finals

The full schedule for The Emirates FA Cup semi-finals, to take place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE, has now been confirmed.

The weekend will begin with the Premier League’s top two, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, going head-to-head.

The fixture, to be screened live on BBC One, brings up the fourth meeting between the London rivals under the arch in the last 10 seasons.

The following day Arsenal, chasing a record 13th FA Cup triumph, meet Manchester City, who have won 10 of their 12 FA Cup semi-finals.

Each of the four clubs will be allocated approximately 32,000 tickets for their own supporters.

Ticket prices are frozen and will remain at 2014 prices, £30, £40, £50 and £60 for adults. Concessions will apply and are determined by each individual clubs’ concession policy.  

Following a coin toss, Chelsea fans will occupy the west end of Wembley Stadium whilst Tottenham Hotspur will be in the east end.

In Sunday’s semi-final, with the majority of Arsenal fans set to use public transport they have been allocated the east end with Manchester City in the west, to allow quickest possible access for onward travel.

Saturday 22 April 2017 Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur (k/o 17:15) – Live on BBC One 

Sunday 23 April 2017
 
Arsenal v Manchester City (k/o 15:00) – Live on BT Sport 1

 
By FA Staff