Need to know
Southampton and Arsenal will do battle in one of this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals
Action from Southampton vs Arsenal in 2025
Southampton host Arsenal for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Southampton vs Arsenal for free:
Kick-off time: The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, with a late kick-off time of 8pm. This evening slot ensures the game will be played under the floodlights, with all four quarter-finals given different time slots.
Location: The encounter will be hosted at St Mary's Stadium, the home of Southampton. The stadium has a capacity of over 32,000 and is sold out for the visit of the Premier League leaders.
UK TV channel: The game is being broadcast live on BBC One and TNT Sports 1, with both channels starting their pre-match build-up at 7:30pm. Having it on the BBC means the game is free-to-air for anyone with a valid UK TV license.
Live stream information: You can stream the match for free on BBC iPlayer or via the new HBO Max app, which has officially taken over from discovery+. If you previously had a discovery+ subscription for TNT Sports, you can simply sign into HBO Max using those same login credentials to start watching.
Watch in the US: For viewers located in the United States, the match will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. The game is set to start at 3pm ET and fans can access the live feed via the ESPN app on most streaming platforms and mobile devices.
UK radio coverage: If you are unable to watch the game, you can listen to live national radio commentary on talkSPORT or BBC Radio 5 Live in the UK. Additionally, Arsenal will provide its own dedicated audio commentary through the official Arsenal App and website, while Southampton fans can follow along on BBC Radio Solent.
Southampton team news: The Saints will be without suspended pair Flynn Downes and Kuryu Matsuki and a number of others are doubts for the game. On a more positive note, winger Leo Scienza is expected to return to the squad after recovering from an injury that kept him out before the international break.
Arsenal team news:Mikel Arteta is set to have to manage without Noni Madueke, who picked up an injury while on international duty with England. Several other first-team stars who withdrew from international commitments with minor issues are expected to be assessed late before the matchday squad is finalised.
Head-to-head record: Arsenal holds the superior historical record, including a victory at St Mary's at the end of last season. However, Southampton won the last cup meeting between the sides and are unbeaten in their last 12 in the league.