FA Cup First Round Draw: Date, Time, TV, Stream & Teams
- The draw for the first round proper of the 2025-26 FA Cup will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025.
- It will take place during the live coverage of the fourth-round qualifying tie between Worthing and Forest Green Rovers.
- The draw will be available to watch live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ in the United Kingdom.
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FA Cup First Round Draw 2025-26: Date, Time, How to Watch & Teams Involved
When is the FA cup first round draw?
- Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Time: 6:40 pm BST (1:40 pm ET)
The draw for the first round proper of the 2025-26 FA Cup will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025.
It will take place during the live coverage of the fourth-round qualifying tie between Worthing and Forest Green Rovers. The draw will be held at approximately 6:40 pm BST (1:40pm ET) before the game kicks off.
How to watch the FA Cup first round draw: TV channels & streams
The draw will be available to watch live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ in the United Kingdom. It will also be available to stream live on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Becky Ives will present the draw, with assistance provided by former West ham striker Michael Antonio and ex-Crystal Palace stalwart Joel Ward.
In the United States, FA Cup games are available to watch or stream live on ESPN – find out more about their packages for the season here.
Which teams are in the FA Cup first round draw?
A total of 80 teams enter the first round proper of the FA Cup: 24 from League One, 24 from League Two and the 32 winners from the final qualifying round. There will be 40 ties.
You can see the ball numbers for the draw below.
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Understanding the FA Cup and its Meaning
The FA Cup, officially known as The Football Association Challenge Cup, is a knockout competition open to all eligible football clubs in England. It’s the oldest national football competition in the world, having been first held in the 1871-72 season. Its long history and tradition make it a highly coveted trophy, offering a route to European competition for the winner.
The competition is unique in its inclusivity, allowing teams from all levels of the english football league system – from the Premier League down to amateur clubs – to compete against each othre. This ofen leads to ‘giant-killing’ upsets, adding to the drama and excitement of the tournament.
Who is Eligible to participate?
All clubs affiliated with The football Association are eligible to enter the FA Cup. This includes:
- premier League clubs
- EFL Championship clubs
- EFL League One clubs
- EFL League Two clubs
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