When is the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea, what TV channel is it on and what are the betting odds?

What is it?

It is the climax to English football's premier knockout competition: The FA Cup final. This edition features Arsenal and double-chasing 2016/17 Premier League champions Chelsea.

When is it?

The match will take place at Wembley on Saturday May 27, 2017.

What time is kick-off?

The action will begin at 5.30pm. Here is the explanation from the FA: "Traditionalists may argue for a 3pm kick-off but, quite simply, we want as many people across the world to enjoy this event. The FA Cup final is the highlight of the domestic football calendar and it attracts a huge domestic and international audience. 

"The 5.30pm kick-off slot on Saturday attracts the most viewers domestically and globally."

What TV channel is it on?

As has been the case in recent years, viewers will have two options because BBC and BT Sport are both broadcasting the match. Alternatively, bookmark this page and follow the latest goings on with our rolling blog.

Who are the previous winners of the competition?

The competition has been going since 1871 - but no one wants that much detail. So we shall begin this trip down memory lane arbitrarily in 1987.

• 1987–88 FA Cup final: Wimbledon (won 1–0 against Liverpool)

• 1988–89 FA Cup final: Liverpool (won 3–2 against Everton)

• 1989–90 FA Cup final: Manchester United (drew 3–3 with Crystal Palace)

• 1989–90 FA Cup final (R): Manchester United (won 1–0 against Crystal Palace)

• 1990–91 FA Cup final: Tottenham Hotspur (won 2–1 against Nottingham Forest)

• 1991–92 FA Cup final: Liverpool (won 2–0 against Sunderland)

• 1992–93 FA Cup final: Arsenal (drew 1–1 with Sheffield Wednesday)

• 1992–93 FA Cup final (R): Arsenal (won 2–1 against Sheffield Wednesday)

• 1993–94 FA Cup final: Manchester United (won 4–0 against Chelsea)

• 1994–95 FA Cup final: Everton (won 1–0 against Manchester United) 

• 1995–96 FA Cup final: Manchester United (won 1–0 against Liverpool)

• 1996–97 FA Cup final: Chelsea (won 2–0 against Middlesbrough)

• 1997–98 FA Cup final: Arsenal (won 2–0 against Newcastle United)

• 1998–99 FA Cup final: Manchester United (won 2–0 against Newcastle United)

• 1999–2000 FA Cup final: Chelsea (won 1–0 against Aston Villa)

• 2000–01 FA Cup final: Liverpool (won 2–1 against Arsenal)

• 2001–02 FA Cup final: Arsenal (won 2–0 against Chelsea)

• 2002–03 FA Cup final: Arsenal (won 1–0 against Southampton)

• 2003–04 FA Cup final: Manchester United (won 3–0 against Millwall)

• 2004–05 FA Cup final: Arsenal (won 0–0 against Manchester United)

• 2005–06 FA Cup final: Liverpool (won 3–3 against West Ham United)

• 2006–07 FA Cup final: Chelsea (won 1–0 against Manchester United)

• 2007–08 FA Cup final: Portsmouth (won 1–0 against Cardiff City)

• 2008–09 FA Cup final: Chelsea (won 2–1 against Everton)

• 2009–10 FA Cup final: Chelsea (won 1–0 against Portsmouth)

• 2010–11 FA Cup final: Manchester City (won 1–0 against Stoke City)

• 2011–12 FA Cup final: Chelsea (won 2–1 against Liverpool)

• 2012–13 FA Cup final: Wigan Athletic (won 1–0 against Manchester City)

• 2013–14 FA Cup final: Arsenal (won 3–2 against Hull City)

• 2014–15 FA Cup final: Arsenal (won 4–0 against Aston Villa)

• 2015–16 FA Cup final: Manchester United (won 2–1 against Crystal Palace)

What are the odds?

Chelsea to win: 1/2

Arsenal to win: 6/4

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What's your prediction?

Chelsea are going to complete the double. It will be a 2-0 win.