West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers are set to reignite a historic London rivalry this weekend in a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round tie. The Hammers, under pressure after a difficult Premier League campaign, host their Championship neighbours at the London Stadium in a match selected for live television broadcast.
Match Details: How to Watch the London Derby
The all-capital clash is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, with kick-off at 2.30pm GMT. This marks the first FA Cup meeting between the two clubs since 1995, adding a layer of historic intrigue to the fixture.
For fans wanting to watch, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports 5. This broadcast is part of TNT Sports' expanded coverage for the 2025/26 season, which includes a total of 26 live FA Cup matches across the third-round weekend.
Supporters can also stream the action live via the discovery+ app and website, the primary digital platform for TNT Sports content. This service allows viewing on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, provided users have a valid subscription.
Team Form and Historic Context
The two sides enter the cup tie in contrasting spirits. West Ham, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, are looking to bounce back from a confidence-sapping 2-1 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest. That result left the Hammers languishing in 18th place, seven points from safety.
In contrast, QPR arrive in good form following an impressive 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. They currently sit 11th in the table, just three points adrift of the play-off positions.
Historically in the FA Cup, it is QPR who hold a surprising upper hand. The Rs have won four of the seven cup meetings between the clubs, compared to West Ham's three victories. Furthermore, QPR have won their last three FA Cup fixtures against the Irons.
However, in all competitions, West Ham boast the stronger recent record, having won three of the last five encounters. QPR's last victory over the Hammers came way back in 2004.
What Comes Next? The Fourth Round Draw
The winners of this London derby will be eagerly awaiting the draw for the FA Cup fourth round. That draw is scheduled for Monday, January 12 and will be conducted live on TNT Sports 1.
The draw will take place just before the final third-round match between Liverpool and Barnsley, setting the stage for the next phase of the famous competition.
