The FA Cup first round draw will take place on Monday, October 19, with 80 clubs in the hat for the iconic competition's key stage. The ties will be played around the weekend of Saturday, November 7.
How to watch the draw
The television broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm. Following a brief introduction by host Matt Smith, the drawing of the balls by Martin Keown and Fara Williams is expected to begin at 6.35pm.
Viewers looking to watch the event on traditional UK television can tune into TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 6.30pm. The draw will also be streamed live on HBO Max for those preferring to watch online or via mobile apps. Fans can watch the event for free via the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Teams entering the draw
A total of 80 clubs will be in the hat, including the 32 non-league sides who successfully navigated the fourth qualifying round. They will be joined by 48 clubs from EFL League One and League Two, who enter the competition at this point.
The ball numbers run from 1 to 80, with clubs such as Accrington Stanley, Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday and York City among those confirmed. Several ties from the qualifying rounds remain undecided, with spots still to be determined for clubs including Harborough Town or Spennymoor Town, Chorley or Worcester City, and Gateshead or Stafford Rangers.
Where to watch the FA Cup on TNT Sports
TNT Sports broadcasts select FA Cup fixtures, and fans can tune in on the TNT Sports Prime Video channel. A monthly subscription also includes select Champions League, Europa League and Premier League games.
