Manchester City host Plymouth Argyle at the Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup fifth round, a matchup that, on paper, heavily favors the defending champions.
With their Champions League and Carabao Cup hopes dashed and sitting 20 points adrift of Liverpool in the Premier League title race, Pep Guardiola’s side sees the FA Cup as their best shot at silverware this season.
Meanwhile, Plymouth Argyle have been the ultimate underdog story of the competition. They stunned Liverpool—the dominant force in both England and Europe—with a dramatic 1-0 victory earlier this month, marking their second Premier League upset after knocking out Brentford in the opening round.
Can the Pilgrims pull off another giant-killing miracle? Here’s everything you need to know about the fifth-round FA Cup match between Man City and Plymouth Argyle, including where to watch and the start time.
Where to watch Man City vs. Plymouth Argyle live stream, TV channel
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- Live stream: ESPN+
Man City vs. Plymouth Argyle will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Soccer fans can watch every second of the FA Cup on ESPN+. They’ll also be able to enjoy exclusive La Liga and Bundesliga matches, and other top tournaments and leagues from around the world.
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Man City vs. Plymouth Argyle start time today
The Man City vs. Plymouth Argyle round five FA Cup match will kick-off at 12:45 p.m. ET or 9:45 a.m. PT on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The game will be played at Etihad Stadium, home to Man City, in Manchester, England.
Here’s how that start time translates across the different time zones in the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Mar. 1 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Mar. 1 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Mar. 1 | 10:45 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Mar. 1 | 9:45 a.m. |
FA Cup fixture schedule this weekend
All times ET
Saturday, March 1
- Crystal Palace vs. Millwall (7:15 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Burnley (7:15 a.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Plymouth Argyle (12:45 p.m.)
Sunday, March 2
- Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (8:45 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Fulham (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, March 3
- Nottingham Forrest vs. Ipswich Town (2:30 p.m.)
