Which FA Cup matches are on TNT Sports and discovery+? How to watch and live stream, TV guide and schedule for first round proper

Last season's Emirates FA Cup was historic as Crystal Palace won their first major silverware by beating Manchester City in the final. Who will lift the famous trophy this season? TNT Sports and discovery+ will be showing the best of the action from this year's FA Cup as teams look to make it to Wembley. The final of the FA Cup will be played on May 16, 2026.

Highlights: Forest Green thrash Worthing to book spot in FA Cup first round

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Cupsets, underdogs rising to the occasion, rollercoaster matches - this season you will be able to follow all the best action from the Emirates FA Cup live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

The 2024/25 FA Cup was a historic one as Crystal Palace beat Manchester City in the final to win their first major silverware. Who will prevail and lift the trophy this season?

The first-round proper is played on the weekend of November 1, with Luton Town against Forest Green Rovers among the pick of the matches.

The Emirates FA Cup

Savage v Wilshere headlines TNT Sports' FA Cup first-round picks

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The tie sees former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere, who has taken up his first full-time managerial role with Luton, come up against ex-Wales midfielder Robbie Savage.

The final of the 2025/26 FA Cup will be played at Wembley on May 16, 2026.

Here are all the details about which matches will be shown live on TNT Sports and discovery+, and how to watch and live stream in the UK.

What FA Cup matches are on TNT Sports?

The first-round proper matches shown on TNT Sports and discovery+ are:

FRI, OCT 31	LUTON TOWN v FOREST GREEN ROVERS	19:30
SAT, NOV 1	CHELMSFORD CITY v BRAINTREE TOWN	12:00
SAT, NOV 1	BRACKLEY TOWN v NOTTS COUNTY	17:30
SUN, NOV 2	SOUTH SHIELDS v SHREWSBURY TOWN	12:00
SUN, NOV 2	EASTLEIGH v WALSALL	14:15
SUN, NOV 2	PORT VALE v FC MALDON & TIPTREE	15:00
SUN, NOV 2	GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY v ACCRINGTON STANLEY	17:15
MON, NOV 3	TAMWORTH v LEYTON ORIENT	19:30

What are the FA Cup round dates?

First round: Weekend of November 1
Second round: Weekend of December 6
Third round (when Premier League and Championship sides enter the FA Cup): Weekend of January 10
Fourth round: Weekend of February 14
Fifth round: Weekend of March 7
Quarter-finals: Weekend of April 4
Semi-finals: Weekend of April 25
Final: May 16

‘Out of nowhere!’ – Jenks pulls one back for Worthing with stunning strike

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Are there replays in the FA Cup?

From the first-round proper onward there are no longer replays in the FA Cup.

The change was introduced from the start of the 2024/25 FA Cup.

What channels does TNT Sports offer and on which platforms?

TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms offering a line-up of up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.

Depending on your subscription and device, fans can enjoy access to the following TNT Sports channels:

TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4 - in standard definition and high definition, plus six red-button channels.
TNT Sports Ultimate will offer fans coverage of selected events in up to 4K picture resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) - representing colours and action in almost life-like quality - and Dolby Atmos sound.
TNT Sports Box Office, offering both subscribers and non-subscribers pay-per-view access to some of the most exciting events in the calendar.

You can subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+, EE TV, Sky, and Virgin Media.

How do I watch FA Cup live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?

The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.

You can also watch TNT Sports through EE TV, Sky, and Virgin Media.

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The Emirates FA Cup

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The Emirates FA Cup

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