The FA Cup reaches its thrilling fifth round this weekend, with the remaining 16 teams battling for a place in the quarter-finals. From March 6 to 9, eight crucial matches will unfold, each broadcast live on television, ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the drama.
Premier League Giants and Lower League Hopefuls Collide
A fascinating mix of Premier League powerhouses and ambitious lower-league sides characterises this stage of the competition. Top-flight titans Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City remain strong contenders for the trophy. They are joined by Championship clubs Wrexham and Southampton, while League One outfits Mansfield Town and Port Vale represent the lowest-ranked teams still dreaming of cup glory.
Substantial Financial Rewards on Offer
Each of the 16 participating clubs is guaranteed a significant financial boost, receiving a £120,000 broadcast fee simply for reaching this round. Furthermore, the winners of each fifth-round tie will secure an additional £238,500 from the competition's overall prize fund, adding extra incentive to progress.
Complete Television and Streaming Coverage
Every single fixture in the FA Cup fifth round will be televised live. Primary broadcasting rights are held by TNT Sports and its streaming partner, discovery+. Supporters can watch all the action live through the discovery+ app or via the TNT Sports channel available on Amazon Prime Video.
A TNT Sports subscription, priced at £30.99 per month, not only provides access to these FA Cup matches but also includes coverage of most upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures. It is important to note that the Newcastle versus Barcelona Champions League match on March 10 will be shown exclusively on Amazon's Prime Video service, separate from this TNT Sports package.
BBC Broadcasts for Select Key Matches
In addition to the TNT Sports coverage, two standout matches will also be broadcast free-to-air on BBC One and the iPlayer streaming service. These are the Wolves versus Liverpool clash on Friday, March 6, and the highly anticipated Wrexham versus Chelsea encounter on Saturday, March 7.
Full FA Cup Fifth Round Schedule and Broadcast Details
Below is the complete schedule for the FA Cup fifth round, including kick-off times and broadcasting channels:
- Friday, March 6, 8pm: Wolves vs Liverpool – TNT Sports 1, discovery+, BBC One, BBC iPlayer.
- Saturday, March 7, 12:15pm: Mansfield Town vs Arsenal – TNT Sports 1, discovery+.
- Saturday, March 7, 5:45pm: Wrexham vs Chelsea – TNT Sports 2, discovery+, BBC One, BBC iPlayer.
- Saturday, March 7, 8pm: Newcastle vs Man City – TNT Sports 1, discovery+.
- Sunday, March 8, 12pm: Fulham vs Southampton – TNT Sports 2, discovery+.
- Sunday, March 8, 1:30pm: Port Vale vs Sunderland – TNT Sports 1, discovery+.
- Sunday, March 8, 4:30pm: Leeds United vs Norwich City – TNT Sports 1, discovery+.
- Monday, March 9, 7:30pm: West Ham vs Brentford – TNT Sports 1, discovery+.
This comprehensive broadcasting arrangement ensures that football enthusiasts across the nation can follow every twist and turn as the road to Wembley continues through an exciting weekend of FA Cup action.
