TNT Sports beats BBC and ITV to new FA Cup TV deal as Everton and Liverpool watch on

TNT Sports has won the race to broadcast FA Cup matches as part of a new four-year agreement.

Selected matches will be live on TNT Sports and on free-to-air from the first round to the final. The new deal will see more FA Cup ties broadcast than ever before, with every game from the third round outside of 3pm kick offs to be shown live.

ITV and BBC currently share the rights to show the historic competition, but the new partnership between the FA and Warner Bros. Discovery, which operates TNT Sports, will commence at the start of the 2025/26 season.

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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."

Andrew Georgiou, President & Managing Director Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland and WBD Sports Europe, said: "TNT Sports is proud to partner with The FA to present more