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The FA Cup is one of the oldest knockout football competitions in the world, and thusly one of the most prestigious trophies in Europe.
In its 145th edition for the 2025/26 season, 747 teams enter the competition, with 655 contesting qualification before 124 enter in the competition proper.
Defending champions Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy by lifting the FA Cup last season but suffered one of the biggest shocks ever as they were dumped out by non-league Macclesfield in the third round this year.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this round's FA Cup fixtures, including how to watch the matches, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
FA Cup live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch 2025/26 FA Cup matches in the United States:
All matches:
- Live stream: ESPN+
Select matches:
ESPN holds the broadcast rights to the 2025/26 FA Cup in the USA. Every match in the competition will be streamed on ESPN+, with select matches televised on ESPN's family of channels from the third round proper all the way to the final on May 16 at Wembley Stadium.
Catch all your favorite ESPN+ action with ESPN Select! Just download the new ESPN app, sign in with your ESPN account, tap Subscribe to ESPN Select, and you're set to stream live sports, originals, and more—all in one place.
Any of the matches televised on ESPN's family of channels can be streamed on Fubo, who are offering a free trial for new users.
FA Cup quarterfinals fixture schedule
All times Eastern.
Saturday, April 4
- Manchester City vs. Liverpool (7:45 a.m. ET)
- Chelsea vs. Port Vale (12:15 p.m. ET)
- Southampton vs. Arsenal (3 p.m. ET)
Sunday, April 5
- West Ham United vs. Leeds United (11:30 a.m. ET)
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