How to watch the FA Cup third round draw live: Time, date, stream, details

Story byJoe Prince-WrightMon, December 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM UTC·2 min readThe FA Cup third round draw is one of the top moments in the English domestic footballing calendar, as minnows aim to be drawn against some of the giants of the game. All 20 Premier League and 24 Championship teams enter the FA Cup at the third round stage, while other teams from the lower leagues have been scrapping away for some time in several previous rounds just to reach this stage. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA few storylines to keep an eye on are sixth-tier Weston Super Mare reaching the third round for the first time in their 138-year history. Two other non-league side have made it to the third round draw with fifth-tier Boreham Wood (who reached the last 16 back in 2022) definitely in, plus sixth-tier Macclesfield FC are also in and Brackley Town have to beat Burton Albion on Monday to reach the third round. With 64 teams left in the competition, each team has been assigned a ball number (see below) for the random draw as they will be drawn out of a glass bowl. The big change for this season is that there will be no replays at all from the third round on, so every game has to be decided on the day with extra time and penalty kicks if needed. Below are all of the details you need to watch and follow the FA Cup third round draw live, as the third round games will take place on the weekend of January 10, 2026. How to watch the FA Cup third round draw live: Stream, time, detailsDate: Monday, December 8Time: 1:40pm ET How to watch, stream: TNT Sports UK YouTube channelAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFA Cup third round ball numbers1.