How to watch today's Mansfield vs Arsenal FA Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Arsenal begin a five-match sequence where they compete in four separate competitions with a visit to League One strugglers Mansfield in the FA Cup fifth round.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Mansfield vs Arsenal as we bring you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Sportsnet
	India	Sony Sports Network
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	Astro

How to watch Mansfield vs Arsenal with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

How to watch and live stream Mansfield vs Arsenal for free

If you're planning to watch the game from the United States, new Fubo customers can access it with a free five-day trial. 

Mansfield vs Arsenal kick-off time

Mansfield vs Arsenal will kick off on 7 Mar 2026 at 07:15 EST and 12:15 GMT.

Match preview

Hosting Mikel Arteta's Premier League-leading Gunners in the fifth round on Saturday is Mansfield's reward for eliminating another top-flight side, Burnley. Arsenal sit 59 places above them in the football pyramid, and manager Nigel Clough will need to arrest a poor run of form which has seen The Stags go four League One games without a win since that surprise upset against the Clarets at Turf Moor. 

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Arsenal march on with the quadruple in their grasp

The Gunners have reached the fifth round for the first time since their record-extending 14th FA Cup triumph in 2019-20. Mikel Arteta's men will have a sharp focus on winning the Premier League, now seven points clear of Man City after beating Brighton on Wednesday, on the same night when City had to settle for a point against Nottingham Forest. That doesn't mean they don't take the FA Cup very seriously, though.

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Arsenal are now on a 10-game unbeaten run in all tournaments and a 12-match streak without defeat away from home, their longest such sequence since Arteta took charge. With a trip to Bayer Leverkusen four days after this and a Premier League match against Everton three days after that, the Spanish tactician will likely rotate his squad here.

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Key stats & injury news

Mikel Merino is Arsenal's only confirmed absence through injury, while Myles Lewis-Skelly is suspended after picking up two bookings in this season's FA Cup. Gabriel Jesus has 20 goal involvements in 19 cup games against non-Premier League teams.

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Mansfield vs Arsenal today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.