FA Cup
📅 Fixtures & TV Schedule
FA Cup — where to watch on satellite TV & streaming
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About FA Cup
The world's oldest football cup competition — a single-elimination knockout open to every eligible English club, from non-league minnows to the Premier League's biggest names.
Competition Format
Single-elimination knockout across 6 qualifying rounds and 7 proper rounds (including the final). Any eligible English club can enter, creating regular giant-killings when lower-league sides face Premier League opposition.
How to Watch FA Cup Live — TV Rights by Country
FA Cup is broadcast in over 100 countries. Rights are split across satellite, cable and streaming platforms depending on your region.
| Country | TV Channels | Streaming | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | BBC (free),  ITV (free), TNT Sports (selected rounds) | BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Discovery+ | FREE |
| 🇺🇸United States |  ESPN+ | ESPN+ | PAID |
| 🇮🇳India | Star Sports | Disney+ Hotstar | PAID |
| 🌍Middle East & North Africa |  beIN Sports | beIN Connect | PAID |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria & Sub-Saharan Africa |  SuperSport (DStv) | DStv Stream | PAID |
Watching FA Cup Abroad?
UK residents abroad can use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer and ITVX for free FA Cup coverage. Fans elsewhere can unlock ESPN+ (USA) with a VPN.
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What channel is the FA Cup on today?
In the UK, the FA Cup is shown free-to-air on BBC and ITV, with some rounds also on TNT Sports. In the USA: ESPN+. In India: Disney+ Hotstar. In MENA: beIN Sports. Check the fixture list above for today's exact channel.
Is the FA Cup free to watch?
Yes — in the UK, every FA Cup match selected for TV is shown free on BBC (iPlayer) or ITV (ITVX). No subscription is required for these broadcasts.
How many rounds are in the FA Cup?
The FA Cup has 6 qualifying rounds followed by 7 proper rounds: first round through to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final at Wembley Stadium.
Can non-league teams play in the FA Cup?
Yes — the FA Cup is open to any eligible club in the English football pyramid, from Premier League giants down to semi-professional and amateur sides, making famous 'giant-killing' upsets possible every season.
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