When is the FA Cup third-round draw? Date, time and TV channel

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Date: The FA Cup third-round draw is anticipated to happen on Monday, December 8, 2025. The draw normally takes place earlier than the televised second spherical match (Brackley City vs. Burton Albion) which kicks off at 7.30pm.

Time: Roughly 6.45pm GMT. The draw sometimes begins round 7pm or simply earlier than the televised match's kick-off, which is usually scheduled for 7.45pm or 8pm.

TV Channel (UK): The draw will happen dwell on TNT Sports activities 1. The broadcaster holds the rights to point out the draw alongside their broadcast of the ultimate second spherical match.

Streaming (UK): Viewers can stream the present on-line at Discovery+ and the draw is normally accessible by way of free dwell streams on the official FA Cup social media and YouTube channels.

When are third-round video games performed: The third spherical of the oldest cup competitors on the earth is about to be scheduled over the weekend of January 10, 2026. The matches are anticipated to run from Thursday to Monday due to TV necessities. Every of the 20 Premier League and 24 Championship golf equipment might be getting into the draw. There may also be not less than two sixth-tier groups becoming a member of the 44 groups within the hat, as a result of second-round draw.

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