Competition
FA Cup
About FA Cup
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, founded by the Football Association of England in 1871. Open to all clubs in the English football pyramid that meet the eligibility criteria — from the Premier League down to Step 10 of the non-league pyramid — the competition is single-elimination and famous for high-profile upsets.
In the United Kingdom, FA Cup rights are split between the BBC and TNT Sports, with the BBC carrying matches free-to-air from the third round onwards. Internationally, ESPN+ holds the United States rights; rights in other markets vary. The final is held annually at Wembley Stadium.
Coverage snapshot
In the current schedule, FA Cup has 0 listed matches with 0 broadcasting channels. The channel mix is 0 free-to-air and 0 subscription services in this dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the FA Cup?
In the UK, the BBC and TNT Sports split FA Cup rights from the third round onwards. The BBC's coverage is free-to-air. In the United States, the competition is on ESPN+. International rights differ by market.
Are FA Cup early-round matches televised?
Selected early-round (first and second round) matches are typically broadcast on TNT Sports and the BBC iPlayer, but the bulk of nationally televised coverage begins at the third round, when Premier League and Championship clubs enter.
When is the FA Cup final?
The FA Cup final is held in late May at Wembley Stadium, traditionally at the end of the English domestic football season.
References
Competition format and rights notes are sourced from official competition portals and encyclopedia profiles listed below.