Where to watch Wrexham vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel, start time for FA Cup match

Wrexham will tackle their most glamorous assignment of the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney era when they welcome eight-time winners Chelsea to the Racecourse Ground in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Phil Parkinson's men are aiming to make such fixtures the norm as they sit firmly in playoff contention in the Championship.

They've already claimed one Premier League scalp in this run, defeating Nottingham Forest on penalties in round three.

Chelsea have thrashed Championship opposition away from home in each of the past two rounds, beating Charlton Athletic 5-1 before defeating Hull City 4-0.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.

Wrexham vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this FA Cup match in the U.S.:

• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream: ESPN+, ESPN app

The match can be streamed on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.

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What time does Wrexham vs. Chelsea kick off?

This clash takes place at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham. It kicks off on Saturday, March 7 at 5:45 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

FA Cup fixture schedule this week

Friday, March 6

• Hull City vs. Chelsea (3 p.m. ET)

Saturday, March 7

• Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal (7:15 a.m. ET)
• Wrexham vs. Chelsea (12:45 p.m. ET)
• Newcastle vs. Manchester City (3 p.m. ET)

Sunday, March 8

• Fulham vs. Southampton (7 a.m. ET)
• Port Vale/Bristol City vs. Sunderland (8:30 a.m. ET) 
• Leeds vs. Norwich (11:30 a.m. ET)

Monday, March 9

• West Ham vs. Brentford (2:30 p.m. ET)

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