TNT Sports to broadcast the FA Cup from 2025-26

The FA and TNT Sports have agreed a new four-year broadcast deal for the FA Cup.

Starting from the 2025/26 season, TNT Sports will showcase live matches from the first round, with every game from the third round outside of 3pm kick-offs on display through to the final at Wembley Stadium.

Selected matches from every round will be available free-to-air, and highlights of every game will be made available.

In addition to the Emirates FA Cup ties, TNT Sports will also broadcast the FA Community Shield, and the FA Youth Cup semi-finals and final.

Mark Bullingham, FA chief executive, said: “The Emirates FA Cup is our crown jewel, and it helps us to provide vital investment across every level of English football, supporting clubs, communities, facilities and the wider grassroots game.

“Every season, and across every round, the Emirates FA Cup creates incredible moments and unforgettable memories for fans, and this new partnership will see selected matches shown live on TNT Sports, as well as free-to-air, from the first round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium.

“TNT Sports are an outstanding broadcaster with an impressive record of showing some of the biggest and best sporting events around the world, so we are delighted to be working with them on our shared commitment and long-term vision that will ensure the Emirates FA Cup continues to thrive over the coming years.”

The FA Cup is currently shown on the BBC and ITV. Further details of the free-to-air broadcaster will be confirmed in due course.