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FA Cup First Round: fixtures, kick-off times and TV
8 matches, Friday 6 November to Monday 9 November. The first starts at 19:45 UK time, 2:45 pm Eastern.
Starts Friday 6 November 2026Add to calendarBig times are in your own time zone.
Key facts
- Eight first-round ties are live on TNT Sports and two of them are also on BBC Two.
- The Second Round draw is live on TNT Sports on Monday 9 November before Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted.
- Each club in a televised tie receives a 50,000 pound broadcast fee.
Start times around the world
| Where you are | First kick-off | Last kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Fri 6 Nov, 19:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 19:30 |
| Central Europe | Fri 6 Nov, 20:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 20:30 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Fri 6 Nov, 20:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 20:30 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Fri 6 Nov, 2:45 pm | Mon 9 Nov, 2:30 pm |
| US Central | Fri 6 Nov, 1:45 pm | Mon 9 Nov, 1:30 pm |
| US Mountain | Fri 6 Nov, 12:45 pm | Mon 9 Nov, 12:30 pm |
| US Pacific | Fri 6 Nov, 11:45 am | Mon 9 Nov, 11:30 am |
| Mexico City | Fri 6 Nov, 1:45 pm | Mon 9 Nov, 1:30 pm |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Fri 6 Nov, 16:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 16:30 |
| Argentina | Fri 6 Nov, 16:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 16:30 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Fri 6 Nov, 21:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 21:30 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Fri 6 Nov, 22:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 22:30 |
| UAE | Fri 6 Nov, 23:45 | Mon 9 Nov, 23:30 |
| India (IST) | Sat 7 Nov, 1:15 am | Tue 10 Nov, 1:00 am |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sat 7 Nov, 3:45 am | Tue 10 Nov, 3:30 am |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sat 7 Nov, 6:45 am | Tue 10 Nov, 6:30 am |
| New Zealand | Sat 7 Nov, 8:45 am | Tue 10 Nov, 8:30 am |
FA Cup First Round fixtures and TV channels
| Your time | At the venue | Match | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 6 Nov 19:45 | 19:45 local 19:45 UK · 2:45 pm ET | Oxford City vs Leicester City Oxford | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| Sat 7 Nov 17:30 | 17:30 local 17:30 UK · 12:30 pm ET | Altrincham vs Notts County Altrincham | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC Two and iPlayer |
| Sat 7 Nov 20:00 | 20:00 local 20:00 UK · 3:00 pm ET | Peterborough United vs Reading Peterborough | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| Sun 8 Nov 12:00 | 12:00 local 12:00 UK · 7:00 am ET | Stafford Rangers vs Grimsby Town Stafford | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| Sun 8 Nov 14:15 | 14:15 local 14:15 UK · 9:15 am ET | Cray Wanderers vs Stockport County | UK: TNT Sports 3, HBO Max, BBC Two and iPlayer |
| Sun 8 Nov 15:00 | 15:00 local 15:00 UK · 10:00 am ET | Wimborne Town vs Crawley Town Wimborne | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| Sun 8 Nov 17:15 | 17:15 local 17:15 UK · 12:15 pm ET | Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday Oldham | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| Mon 9 Nov 19:30 | 19:30 local 19:30 UK · 2:30 pm ET | Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted Plymouth | UK: TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
Home side first. Kick-off times can be moved for TV.
Every date still to come is on the FA Cup fixtures, kick-off times and TV page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| UK | TNT Sports (also on HBO Max) and BBC | Subscription (TNT) and free-to-air (BBC) |
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Quick answers
- What time is the FA Cup First Round in the UK?
- First kick-off: 19:45 on Friday 6 November UK time.
- What time is the FA Cup First Round in the US?
- First kick-off: 2:45 pm on Friday 6 November ET. On the West Coast: 11:45 am PT.
- What time is the FA Cup First Round in Australia?
- First kick-off: 6:45 am on Saturday 7 November in Sydney.
- What time is the FA Cup First Round in Nigeria?
- First kick-off: 20:45 on Friday 6 November WAT.
- What time is the FA Cup First Round in India?
- First kick-off: 1:15 am on Saturday 7 November IST.
- How can I watch the FA Cup First Round?
- UK: TNT Sports (also on HBO Max) and BBC. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.