Chelsea will take on Port Vale in the 2025/2026 FA Cup quarterfinals. Here’s everything you need to know about the date, venue, kickoff time, and how to watch or stream the matchup live in the United States.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Port Vale on US television and via legal streaming:
WHO
Chelsea vs Port Vale
WHAT
FA Cup
WHEN
12:45pm ET / 9:15am PT • Saturday, April 4, 2026
WHERE
ESPN+
STREAM
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Match Overview
All attention shifts to the FA Cup quarterfinals as Chelsea face Port Vale in a classic David vs. Goliath clash. The Blues, already out of the Champions League and struggling to keep pace in the Premier League race for European places, view this tournament as their clearest path to silverware.
Meanwhile, Port Vale arrive as underdogs from League One, battling near the bottom of the table but fueled by the opportunity to deliver a season-defining upset and etch their name into cup history.
More details on how to watch
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Free resources for you
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