Hull vs Chelsea Free Streams: How to watch FA Cup 4th Round Tie 2025/26 as Liam Rosenior returns to face former club

Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on January 25, 2026 in London, England.
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Former Hull City manager Liam Rosenior returns to his former club on Friday night, this time in charge of Premier League giants Chelsea, as he faces his former club in the FA Cup fourth round.

Chelsea, meanwhile, began their FA Cup campaign under Rosenior with a convincing 5-1 win at Charlton Athletic in the third round. The Blues, currently fifth in the Premier League, will aim to build on their eight FA Cup titles while juggling multiple competitions this season.

Hull supporters will be hoping their side's cup resilience continues, setting up an intriguing clash against Rosenior's familiar faces at the MKM Stadium.

Here's where to watch Hull vs Chelsea FA Cup 4th Round live streams online from anywhere.

How to watch Hull vs Chelsea for free

Hull vs Chelsea is being broadcast completely free on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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Hull vs Chelsea is being broadcast completely free on BBC iPlayer in the UK.

All you need is a valid TV license and a UK postcode (e.g. HU3 6HU).

Those outside of the U.K. this fixture can access the free stream using a VPN — NordVPN is our favourite.

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How to watch Hull vs Chelsea live streams in the US

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ESPN Select will broadcast Hull vs Chelsea in the US.

A standalone subscription costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year, but you can also get their ESPN Unlimited package that includes everything ESPN has to offer. Or you can watch through the Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN bundle, which costs from $19.99.

Visiting the States from the UK? You'll need a VPN to watch your free streams from abroad.

How to watch Hull vs Chelsea live streams in the UK

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Hull vs Chelsea be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer as we alluded to above.

Alternatively, you can stream every moment live on TNT Sports 1 via Discovery+. Prices start at £30.99/month for TNT Sports.

Traveling away from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ from abroad.

How to watch Hull vs Chelsea live streams in Canada

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Sportsnet will broadcast Hull vs Chelsea in Canada.

You can either watch Sportsnet on TV, or via the Sportsnet Plus streaming service, which starts at $24.99 per month or $199.99 per year.

Outside Canada this Friday Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.

How to watch Hull vs Chelsea live streams in Australia

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In Australia, Stan Sport will broadcast Hull vs Chelsea.

It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan subscription costing from $12 a month.

Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.

Can I watch any other FA Cup games for free this weekend on BBC iPlayer?

Yes, Wrexham vs Ipswich, live from the Racecourse Ground, will be broadcast free on BBC iPlayer on Friday night.

On Saturday, the BBC will also provide free coverage of Aston Villa vs Newcastle.

Can I watch Hull vs Chelsea on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, the BBC iPlayer app in the UK.

You can also stay up-to-date with all key moments from the EPL on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@EmiratesFACup), Instagram (@emiratesfacup), TikTok (@emiratesfacup) and YouTube (@TheFACup).

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Sam May
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Born and raised in England, Sam graduated with a degree in sports journalism from the University of Chester and now lives in Spain, having previously worked at FC Barcelona, talkSPORT, the Daily Mail and BBC Sport

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