The magic of the FA Cup continues this Sunday with a full slate of third round fixtures, promising more potential giant-killings and drama following a sensational Saturday of shocks. Premier League heavyweights like Arsenal and Manchester United enter the fray, aiming to avoid the fate that befell Crystal Palace at the hands of non-league Macclesfield.
A New Era for FA Cup Broadcasting
This season's competition is being shown under a major new broadcasting deal that has reshaped how UK fans watch the tournament. TNT Sports is now the primary broadcaster, resulting in far fewer matches being available on traditional free-to-air channels.
The BBC will show a reduced slate of just 14 games in total, while ITV no longer holds any live rights. For comprehensive coverage, fans are directed to the discovery+ streaming platform, which is offering live streams of almost every single match, aside from the traditional Saturday 3pm blackout period.
Sunday's FA Cup Fixtures: Kick-Off Times and How to Watch
Here is the complete schedule for Sunday, 11th January 2026, with all times in GMT.
12:00 – Derby County vs Leeds United
This early kick-off is live on TNT Sports 2 and can be streamed via discovery+.
14:00 – Portsmouth vs Arsenal
The Premier League leaders travel to Fratton Park. This match is televised on TNT Sports 1 and available on discovery+.
14:30 – A Cluster of Key Ties
Several matches kick off simultaneously at 14:30 GMT, all available to stream exclusively on discovery+ via specific TNT Sports streams:
- Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers (TNT Sports 7)
- Norwich City vs Walsall (TNT Sports 9)
- Sheffield United vs Mansfield Town (TNT Sports 8)
- Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion (TNT Sports 6)
- West Ham United vs Queens Park Rangers (TNT Sports 5)
Sunday's Main Event: United Host Brighton
16:30 – Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The day concludes with this standout fixture at Old Trafford. It will be the featured broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and is also available to stream live on discovery+.
With the draw for the fourth round taking place on Monday night, every club will be desperate to secure their place and continue their journey in the world's oldest domestic cup competition. After Saturday's historic upsets, the pressure is on the favourites to navigate their ties safely.
