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

Hull City will be aiming to pull off an FA Cup upset when they welcome eight-time winners Chelsea to the MKM Stadium in the fourth round. 

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Hull vs Chelsea, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo USA
	UK	BBC
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Sportsnet
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	Astro
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere 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 GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Hull vs Chelsea kick-off time

FA Cup - FA Cup

The MKM Stadium

Hull and Chelsea will kick off on 13 Feb 2026 at 19:45 GMT and 14:45 EST.

Match Preview 

Hull City are seeking a turnaround in fortunes in the FA Cup after a winless run in their last two Championship outings—one defeat to Bristol City and a draw against Watford. Having advanced past fellow Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the previous round, the Tigers are eager to extend their campaign in the world's oldest cup competition with a win over Chelsea.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown signs of inconsistency in their recent form, with a win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers, followed by a frustrating draw at home to Leeds United in their most recent outing. The Blues comfortably dispatched Charlton Athletic in the third round and will enter their latest match full of confidence against another Championship opposition.

Injuries, key stats 

Sergej Jakirović's Hull City head into the cup clash with several key players sidelined due to injuries, including Mohamed Belloumi, Semi Ajayi, Cody Drameh, Matt Crooks, Darko Gyabi and Eliot Matazo.

Chelsea, on the other hand, will also be without a few players sidelined due to injuries, including Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo, Filip Jorgensen, and others—plus Mykhailo Mudryk is unavailable due to suspension.

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Chelsea have won their last eight games against Hull City in all competitions and remain unbeaten in their past 16 encounters (14 wins, two draws) since the Tigers' solitary victory in 1988.

Furthermore, Chelsea, who are under Liam Rosenior, have progressed from all eight previous FA Cup ties against Hull City.

This ties for the joint-best 100% progression rate by any team against the same opponent in the competition's history (alongside Leicester City vs. Birmingham City).

Team news & squads

Form

Head-to-Head Record

HUL

Last 5 matches

CHE

0

Wins

0

Draws

5

Wins

• Hull

  1

  -

  2

  Chelsea

• Chelsea

  4

  -

  0

  Hull

• Chelsea

  2

  -

  0

  Hull

• Hull

  0

  -

  2

  Chelsea

• Hull

  2

  -

  3

  Chelsea

3

Goals scored

13

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Hull vs Chelsea today

NordVPN

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 belong 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.

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