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Following the 2026/27 FA Cup From the First Round to Wembley
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, and 2026/27 is its 146th season. A total of 743 clubs entered, most of them from non-league football, with qualifying rounds starting in August. The first round proper is on November 7, 2026, Premier League and Championship clubs join in the third round on January 9, 2027, and the final is at Wembley on May 22, 2027. Manchester City is the defending champion.
Every tie is a single match. Since 2024/25, ties from the first round proper onward have had no replays; a level score is settled by extra time and penalties on the day.
In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports has games on TV and in HBO Max, and BBC One and BBC iPlayer carry selected ties free. In the United States the cup is on ESPN, in Canada on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, and in Australia on Stan Sport. SuperSport and DStv Stream have it in much of Africa, and Turkey watches free on TRT Spor and tabii.
In Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the rest of Central America, FOX matches stream free on Tubi, while Mexico shares the cup between FOX and TNT Sports. China has it on CCTV, with Migu for streaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the FA Cup in the UK?
TNT Sports and the BBC share the FA Cup. TNT Sports games stream on HBO Max, and BBC matches are free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. As with league football, ties that kick off at 3 p.m. on a Saturday are not shown live in the UK, so the televised games are spread across the rest of the weekend.
Is the FA Cup on free TV?
In the UK, yes: BBC One and BBC iPlayer show selected matches free. Turkey has free coverage on TRT Spor and tabii, and in seven Central American countries, from Guatemala to Panama, FOX's games stream free on Tubi. Most other places need a subscription, such as ESPN in the US or DStv Stream in Africa.
Which streaming service has the FA Cup in the US?
ESPN has the FA Cup in the United States, live on ESPN's cable networks and streaming service alike, so no extra subscription is needed. FA Cup rounds mostly fall on weekends, and Saturday games run from the US morning into the early afternoon.
When is the 2026/27 FA Cup final?
The final is on Saturday, May 22, 2027, at Wembley Stadium in London. The semifinals are also played at Wembley, on the weekend of April 24, and the quarterfinals on the weekend of April 3. The fifth round comes before that, on the weekend of March 6.
When do Premier League clubs enter the FA Cup?
In the third round, on the weekend of January 9, 2027. That is when the 20 Premier League clubs and the 24 Championship sides join the 20 teams that came through the second round, and the draw can pair a top-flight giant with a club from League Two or the National League.
Are there replays in the FA Cup?
Not in the main draw anymore. Since the 2024/25 season, a tie that is level after 90 minutes goes to extra time and, if needed, a penalty shootout on the same day. For TV viewers this means every live match produces a winner, and there are no replay dates to fit into the calendar.
Which channels carry the FA Cup in Canada or Australia?
In Canada, Sportsnet shows the FA Cup on TV and Sportsnet+ streams it. Australians watch on Stan Sport, and New Zealand viewers on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Most games in England are played on weekend afternoons and evenings, which means late-night or early-morning viewing in Australia and New Zealand.
Who shows the FA Cup in Africa and the Arab world?
SuperSport holds the FA Cup across much of Africa, with DStv Stream for watching online, and Canal+ Afrique carries it in French-speaking countries such as Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon. In Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Morocco, beIN Sports shows the cup and TOD streams it.
How do I watch the FA Cup final if I'm abroad?
If your usual FA Cup service is BBC iPlayer, HBO Max or ESPN, it will normally stop working once you leave home. Set NordVPN to your own country, open the app, and you can watch the Wembley final as usual on a laptop, phone or TV, with enough speed for 4K.
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