Why are there black lines on the pitch at Wembley for the Women’s FA Cup final?

Watch Women's FA Cup final for free – TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

Manchester City vs Brighton in the 2026 Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley (May 31, 3pm): free on Channel 4 in the UK, streamable via its app, and live on the official YouTube channel for global audiences. The dual free-to-air/OTT rights split — Channel 4 alongside TNT Sports/HBO Max — signals accelerating broadcast investment in women's football as a mainstream media asset.