The Adobe Women's FA Cup

A guide to what's going on at Wembley ahead of Sunday's Vitality Women's FA Cup Final

Thursday 11 May 2023

The 2022-23 Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final takes place between Chelsea and Manchester United on Sunday 14 May and we can't wait to welcome fans to a sold-out Wembley Stadium.

It's not just an enthralling clash between two Barclays WSL heavyweights you've got to look forward to either as we've got a jam-packed day lined up, so please get to Wembley early to make the most of this historic occasion.

While the action on the pitch starts at 2.30pm, the Fan Zone, located opposite the London Designer Outlet, will be open from 10.30am.

Here you'll be able to take part in some fun football activities, soak up the atmosphere with our DJ and enjoy plenty of food and drink.

The FIFA Women's World Cup ™ Trophy Tour will also be in town – so there’s a chance to get your photo with the trophy from 11.30am, an opportunity is available exclusively for ticket purchasers, so don't miss out.

Download a map of Wembley to find your way on the day.

 From there, make sure you’re in your seats from 1pm, as we get the party and build-up started well in advance.

BBC Radio 1's Arielle Free and Charlie Hedges will be bringing a festival atmosphere with their pre-match and half-time DJ sets, whilst Kimberly Wyatt will be doing a Vitality half-time performance to 'Find What Moves You'.

Please find a full run-down of the timings below…

10.30am - Fan Zone and Food and Drink Village open
11.30am - Wembley Stadium hospitality areas open
12.30pm - Turnstiles open
1pm - BBC Radio 1 pre-match activity
1.30pm - Team line ups named in-bowl
2.30pm - Kick-off
3.15pm - Half-time performance of ‘Find What Moves You’ with Vitality and Kimberly Wyatt

Match programme

This will be available from vendors around the stadium and costs £5, with features from both clubs with the likes of Erin Cuthbert, Millie Turner, Guro Reiten and Nikita Parris and much more.

Matchday Travel

Supporters attending this year’s Final should plan their travel to Wembley Stadium carefully.

Significant strike action across the national rail sector is planned to take place the day before the Final on Saturday 13 May.

Some rail services may be disrupted in the wake of this on Sunday 14 May. Chiltern Railways services will not be stopping at Wembley Stadium Station.

For the latest updates on services and trains in operation please visit the National Rail website.

Please plan your journey to Wembley Stadium well in advance.

London Underground

All Tube lines that stop at Wembley stations (Wembley Park & Wembley Central) will be running as normal on Sunday, 14 May. Plan your journey using TfL’s Journey Planner or the TfL Go app, and check before you travel for the latest on how services in London are running.

Coach Travel

National Express is the official coach partner for Wembley Stadium, serving over 50 destinations UK-wide. Visit the National Express website for more details on how to book a direct event day coach service.

Stadium Car Parking

Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.

Blue badge parking is available for ticketholders with accessibility needs and this can also be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For any further accessibility requirements, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the Guest support portal.

For more information and a full guide for supporters travelling to Wembley click here

By Competitions department