Portsmouth vs Arsenal TV details: Channel, kick-off time, when coverage starts, streaming details for FA Cup clash

POMPEY are set to host Premier League giants Arsenal in the FA Cup tonight.
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The Gunners will travel to Fratton Park to play the Blues under the lights.

Pompey beat Championship side Barnsley 4-2 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup, while Arsenal overcame fellow Premier League side Bournemouth 2-1.

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It will be the first time that the Blues have faced the Gunners since the 2009/2010 season.

If you haven't been able to get tickets for the game at Fratton Park it will be shown on the TV.

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Here’s what you need to know:

What channel is the game on?

Marcus Harness celebrates with Ronan Curtis as Pompey registered a ninth consecutive Fratton Park triumph on Tuesday night. Picture: Joe PeplerMarcus Harness celebrates with Ronan Curtis as Pompey registered a ninth consecutive Fratton Park triumph on Tuesday night. Picture: Joe Pepler
Marcus Harness celebrates with Ronan Curtis as Pompey registered a ninth consecutive Fratton Park triumph on Tuesday night. Picture: Joe Pepler

FA Cup coverage is shared between BBC and BT Sport.

For the fifth round clash at Fratton Park, the game has been selected by BT.

Fans will need a subscription to BT Sport to be able to watch it.

The match will be shown on BT Sport 1.

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What time is kick-off?

Pompey's FA Cup match against Arsenal will kick-off at 7.45pm on Monday (March 2).

When does BT Sport coverage start?

The TV coverage for the game will start at 7.15pm on March 2.

So there will be a half-hour of build up on BT Sport ahead of kick-off.

Does BT let you stream the game?

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If you are a BT Sport subscriber but you will not be able to watch the game on a TV, then BT does let you stream it.

Download the BT Sport app and you can live-stream the match to your phone or tablet.

The app is also available on Xbox, PS4, Samsung Smart TVs and Apple TV for BT subscribers.

BT Sport customers can get the new app by simply visiting the home page or app stores on these devices.

The app is free to download and existing customers can use their BT Sport subscription login to view content immediately.

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