When is the FA Cup Final 2018? Venue, date, start time and tickets

The end of the season is fast approaching and the campaign's traditional closing call of the FA Cup Final is almost upon us.

First, we have a small matter of the semi-finals as Manchester United and Tottenham face off before Chelsea meet Southampton with both games taking place at Wembley.

United won the competition two years ago while Spurs are vying for their ninth triumph but first in 27 years.

Chelsea were beaten by Arsenal in the showpiece 12 months ago but Southampton have just one win to their name, coming in 1976, and was last in the final in 2003.

When and where is the final?

The 2017-18 FA Cup final will take place on May 19, 2018.

The match will be played at the Wembley Stadium, which will be the 12th final held at the new stadium.

Kick-off time is yet to be confirmed, but last year's final kicked off at 5.30pm. A late afternoon, early evening kick-off time is expected due to the Royal Wedding being held on the same day.

TV and live online coverage

BBC and BT Sport have shared coverage of the FA Cup throughout the season and will both broadcast the final.

We have not had confirmation, but expect BBC One and BT Sport 2 to be the designed channels.

Tickets

Ticket allocation will be confirmed once the identify of the two teams competing in the final have been established.

Which teams are still in the FA Cup?

Manchester United and Tottenham face off at Wembley on Saturday, April 21 with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm.

Chelsea and Southampton meet the following day at the same venue, with kick-off at 3pm.