Which FA Cup first round ties will be shown live on TV? Full broadcast schedule

The broadcast selections for the FA Cup first round proper have been confirmed, with Non-League clubs among those handed the chance to shine in front of a live TV audience.

The draw took place on Monday, throwing up a host of intriguing ties involving lower-ranked sides against EFL opposition, but several Non-League clubs still had replays to navigate before their first-round places could be secured.

Among those hoping to conjure more FA Cup magic were Stafford Rangers, who thrashed National League strugglers Gateshead 5-0 in their replay on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw last weekend.

Rangers will feature in the live coverage alongside Altrincham, Cray Wanderers, Wimborne Town, Oxford City, Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted.

Here is everything you need to know about the broadcast selections, including dates, kick-off times and how to watch.

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Which FA Cup first round ties involving Non-League sides are on TV?

Seven Non-League clubs have been selected for live television coverage in the FA Cup first round proper, with ties against EFL opposition offering the chance to cause an upset on the national stage.

Friday 6th November 2026

Oxford City vs Leicester City

• Kick-off: 7.45pm GMT
• TV coverage: TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, from 7pm

Oxford City face former Premier League champions Leicester City in the opening televised tie.

Saturday 7th November 2026

Altrincham vs Notts County

• Kick-off: 5.30pm GMT
• TV coverage: TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, from 5pm; BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, from 5.15pm

Altrincham take on Notts County after putting six past FC United of Manchester to secure their place in the first round proper.

Sunday 8th November 2026

Stafford Rangers vs Grimsby Town

• Kick-off: 12pm GMT
• TV coverage: TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, from 11.30am

Stafford Rangers have been rewarded with a tie against League Two outfit Grimsby Town after dumping Gateshead out of the cup.

Cray Wanderers vs Stockport County

• Kick-off: 2.15pm GMT
• TV coverage: TNT Sports 3 and HBO Max, from 2pm; BBC Two and BBC iPlayer

Cray Wanderers welcome Stockport County after a penalty shootout victory Bedford Town.

Wimborne Town vs Crawley Town

• Kick-off: 3pm GMT
• TV coverage: TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, from 2.30pm

Wimborne Town have home advantage against Crawley Town, now under the stewardship of as interim head coach Kevin Blackwell.

Monday 9th November 2026

Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted

• Kick-off: 7.30pm GMT
• TV coverage: TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, from 6.30pm

Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted meet in an all-Non-League tie, with a place in the second round at stake.

How much will clubs receive for live TV coverage?

All 16 clubs involved in the televised ties will receive a £50,000 broadcast fee, on top of the FA Cup prize money.

First-round winners will collect £47,750, while losing clubs receive £15,800.

When will the other first round ties and second round draw take place?

All other first round proper fixtures are currently scheduled for 3pm on Saturday 7th November 2026.

The second round proper draw will take place live on TNT Sports before Plymouth Parkway’s tie against Berkhamsted on Monday 9th November, with further details to be announced in advance.

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