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FAI Cup final: Derry City v Waterford kick-off time
FAI Cup final kicks off at 15:00 UK time (GMT) on Sunday 8 November 2026 at Aviva Stadium. In the US kickoff is 10:00 am ET (7:00 am PT); it is 16:00 in Lagos, 17:00 in South Africa, 8:30 pm in India and 2:00 am on Monday in Sydney.
FAI Cup Final 2026.
Starts Sunday 8 November 2026Add to calendarBig times are in your own time zone.
Form and last meetings
- Derry City play Waterford.
- RTÉ's coverage starts at 2pm, an hour before kick-off.
FAI Cup final match time in your country
| Where you are | Kick-off |
|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | |
| At the venue (Dublin) | Sun 8 Nov, 15:00 |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sun 8 Nov, 15:00 |
| Central Europe | Sun 8 Nov, 16:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sun 8 Nov, 16:00 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sun 8 Nov, 10:00 am |
| US Central | Sun 8 Nov, 9:00 am |
| US Mountain | Sun 8 Nov, 8:00 am |
| US Pacific | Sun 8 Nov, 7:00 am |
| Mexico City | Sun 8 Nov, 9:00 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sun 8 Nov, 12:00 |
| Argentina | Sun 8 Nov, 12:00 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sun 8 Nov, 17:00 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sun 8 Nov, 18:00 |
| UAE | Sun 8 Nov, 19:00 |
| India (IST) | Sun 8 Nov, 8:30 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 8 Nov, 11:00 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Mon 9 Nov, 2:00 am |
| New Zealand | Mon 9 Nov, 4:00 am |
Every date still to come is on the FAI Cup fixtures, kick-off times and TV page.
What channel is FAI Cup final on? Where to watch by country
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| Ireland | RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player | Not listed |
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Quick answers
- What time is the FAI Cup final in the UK?
- Kick-off: 15:00 on Sunday 8 November UK time.
- What time is the FAI Cup final in the US?
- Kick-off: 10:00 am on Sunday 8 November ET. On the West Coast: 7:00 am PT.
- What time is the FAI Cup final in Australia?
- Kick-off: 2:00 am on Monday 9 November in Sydney.
- What time is the FAI Cup final in Nigeria?
- Kick-off: 16:00 on Sunday 8 November WAT.
- What time is the FAI Cup final in India?
- Kick-off: 8:30 pm on Sunday 8 November IST.
- Where is the FAI Cup final?
- Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
- How can I watch the FAI Cup final?
- Ireland: RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 7 November 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.