FA Cup on TV

In the UK, FA Cup games are typically shown on BBC and TNT Sports ; some matches are also free-to-air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. For the current quarter-finals on Saturday 4 April 2026 , the listed live coverage is Manchester City vs Liverpool on TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max , and Chelsea vs Port Vale plus Southampton vs Arsenal on TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max and BBC One / iPlayer.

Where to watch

  • BBC One / BBC iPlayer : selected live FA Cup matches, usually a couple per round.
  • TNT Sports / HBO Max : broader live coverage across the competition.
  • BBC and ITV are also listed as UK broadcasters on some season guides, depending on the round and rights package.

Today’s key games

  • Manchester City vs Liverpool — TNT Sports 1, HBO Max.
  • Chelsea vs Port Vale — TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC One, iPlayer.
  • Southampton vs Arsenal — TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC One, iPlayer.

If you want, I can also list the full FA Cup TV schedule for today in a simple table.