How to watch the FA Cup on TV in the UK (2026/27)

TNT Sports holds the main FA Cup rights, showing every game from the third round onwards that isn't in the Saturday 3pm slot. The BBC shows 14 games a season for free, including the final. Here's how the 2026/27 competition is covered.

TNT Sports: every eligible game from the third round

TNT Sports took over the main FA Cup rights from the 2025/26 season, in a deal that runs until 2028/29. From the third round onwards, it shows every match live that isn't kicking off during the Saturday 3pm blackout, on its TV channels and streaming service. Its package also includes the Community Shield and the later stages of the FA Youth Cup.

You can get TNT Sports through most UK TV providers, including Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV, or as a streaming subscription.

Free on the BBC

The BBC has a sub-licence from TNT Sports to keep the FA Cup on free-to-air TV until 2028/29. It shows 14 live games each season: two from each round up to the quarter-finals, one semi-final and the final. Those games are on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer, and the BBC also publishes highlights and clips.

Why isn't every tie on TV?

Ties that kick off at 3pm on a Saturday can't be shown live in the UK because of the long-standing blackout on Saturday afternoon football. Before the third round, far fewer ties are shown live.

Find the channel for any FA Cup game

Every FA Cup match on KickoffTV lists its channel and kick-off time. Start with the FA Cup fixtures and TV schedule.

Broadcast details checked November 2026. Channels and subscription packages can change; confirm with your provider.