FA Cup second round draw date, time and TV channel

The FA Cup is back this weekend, with teams from the lower tiers of English football battling it out for a place in the second round draw. Over the first two days of November, non-league, League One and Two teams will participate in the first round of the cup competition, all dreaming of a lengthy run.

The FA Cup, the world's oldest national football competition, was first contested during the 1871/72 season. To date, 45 clubs have lifted the trophy, with Arsenal holding the record for the most titles won at 14. Crystal Palace are the current holders, having triumphed last season with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Now, a new chapter begins as numerous clubs vie for their first piece of silverware, with the excitement intensifying from the second round onwards.

Here, The Express has all the details on when the second round draw will commence and where you can watch it live.

When will the FA Cup second round draw take place?

The FA Cup's second round draw is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The number of games drawn will be reduced to 20, down from 40 in the first round.

Where can I watch the FA Cup second round draw?

The broadcaster for the live second round draw has not yet been confirmed. TNT Sports and BBC hold the rights for the cup competition, with the former broadcasting all matches from the third round onwards.

FA Cup first round fixtures on TV this weekend

This weekend, seven FA Cup matches have been selected for broadcast. The fixtures include:

Saturday, November 1

• Chelmsford City vs Braintree Town - 12pm - live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+
• Brackley Town vs Notts County - 5.30pm - live on BBC Two, TNT Sports 3, BBC iPlayer and discovery+

Sunday, November 2

• South Shields vs Shrewsbury Town - 12pm - live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
• Eastleigh vs Walsall - 2.15pm - live on BBC Two, TNT Sports 2, BBC iPlayer and discovery+
• Port Vale vs Maldon & Tiptree - 3pm - live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
• Gainsborough Trinity vs Accrington Stanley - 5.15pm - live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2 and discovery+

Monday, November 3

• Tamworth vs Leyton Orient - 7.30pm - live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+