Key Highlights
- The 2025/26 Emirates FA Cup final will be played on May 16, 2026.
- TNT Sports and discovery+ will broadcast the first-round proper matches of this season’s FA Cup.
- Forest Green Rovers vs. Luton Town is among the pick of the matches to watch in the first round proper.
- The 2024/25 FA Cup final saw Crystal Palace defeat Manchester City, winning their first major silverware.
TNT Sports and Discovery+ Broadcast the Best Action from the FA Cup
The upcoming season of the Emirates FA Cup promises to be an exciting one as teams compete for the prestigious trophy. Fans can now enjoy live broadcasts of key matches on TNT Sports and discovery+. The final match is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.
First-Round Matches to Watch
The first-round proper will kick off on the weekend of November 1, 2025. Some of the highly anticipated matches include:
- FRI, OCT 31: Luton Town vs Forest Green Rovers – 19:30
- SAT, NOV 1: Chelemsford City vs Braintree Town – 12:00
- SAT, NOV 1: Brackley Town vs Notts County – 17:30
- SUN, NOV 2: South Shields vs Shrewsbury Town – 12:00
- SUN, NOV 2: Eastleigh vs Walsall – 14:15
- SUN, NOV 2: Port Vale vs FC Maldon & Tiptree – 15:00
- MON, NOV 3: Tamworth vs Leyton Orient – 19:30
The FA Cup Timeline for the Upcoming Season
The timeline for the upcoming season includes:
- First round proper: Weekend of November 1, 2025.
- Second round: Weekend of December 6, 2025.
- Third round (Premier League and Championship sides enter): Weekend of January 10, 2026.
- Fourth round: Weekend of February 14, 2026.
- Fifth round: Weekend of March 7, 2026.
- Quarter-finals: Weekend of April 4, 2026.
- Semi-finals: Weekend of April 25, 2026.
- Final: May 16, 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
TNT Sports and Discovery+ Offer Multiple Channels for Fan Engagement
TNT Sports will provide coverage on up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4) and six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10). For a more premium experience, fans can access TNT Sports Ultimate for selected events in 4K picture resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos sound. TNT Sports Box Office also offers pay-per-view options.
TNT Sports is available through various platforms including discovery+, EE TV, Sky, and Virgin Media, ensuring fans have multiple ways to enjoy the action from their favorite teams.
