Is Newcastle vs Manchester City on TV? Channel, live stream and kick-off time for FA Cup clash

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Manchester City travel to Newcastle in the fifth round of the FA Cup

Man City travel to Newcastle in the FA Cup fifth round(Image: Andrew Yates / Sportimage)

How to watch Man City take on Newcastle - TV channel, live stream and radio info

1. Kick-off Time and Date: The match is scheduled to take place this Saturday, March 7, 2026. Kick-off is officially set for 8:00 PM GMT.
2. Match Location: The encounter will be held at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. As the home side, the Magpies will be looking to use the atmosphere of their 52,000-capacity stadium to unsettle the reigning Premier League champions, as they did against Manchester United in midweek.
3. UK TV Channel & Coverage: Fans in the UK can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Official coverage begins exactly at 7:00 PM GMT, giving you a full hour of pre-match build-up, interviews and tactical analysis.
4. Live Stream Information: You can stream the match live through the discovery+ app or website, provided you have a TNT Sports subscription. The app is compatible with most smart TVs, consoles, and mobile devices, allowing for seamless viewing on the go or at home.
5. How to Watch in the US: For viewers in the United States, the FA Cup rights are held by ESPN+. You will need an active ESPN+ subscription to stream the match, which is expected to kick off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.
6. UK Radio Coverage: If you can't get to a screen, you can listen to live national radio commentary on talkSPORT or BBC Radio 5 Live.
7. Newcastle Team News: Eddie Howe faces a few injury headaches, with Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar being monitored for muscle and ankle issues respectively. However, star winger Anthony Gordon is fit and remains their primary threat following his recent run of domestic form.
8. Manchester City Team News: Pep Guardiola is likely to rotate but is missing Josko Gvardiol due to a long-term leg injury. Mateo Kovacic is also a doubt with a heel problem, though City's depth remains formidable with the likes of Phil Foden and Erling Haaland available.
9. Head-to-Head Record: This is the fifth meeting between these sides this season, with City recently knocking Newcastle out of the Carabao Cup semi-finals 5-1 on aggregate. Despite that, Newcastle did manage a 2-1 victory over City at St James' Park in the Premier League earlier this season.