The magic of the cup may feel fleeting and sparse in modern football, but it's very much there under the surface, away from the glitz and glam of the top flight.
League One, League Two and non-league outfits will duel in the FA Cup first round proper this weekend, with a selection of games live across free-to-air TV channels this weekend.
Big-spending Birmingham City travel to face Sutton United in a classic mismatch, while Harrogate Town welcome Hollywood darlings Wrexham to Yorkshire.
Fans across the land will be keen to savour every moment of free live football on TV, meaning the FA Cup should be as popular as ever this term.
Manchester United are the reigning champions after toppling Manchester City in the 2024 final, though Erik ten Hag is not around to defend his crown after being sacked from his role.
RadioTimes.com brings you the complete FA Cup TV schedule, including every game you can watch live in the UK.
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FA Cup TV schedule 2024/25 – first round
All UK time. Subject to change.
Friday 1st November
- Tamworth v Huddersfield Town (7:45pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
Saturday 2nd November
- Northampton Town v Kettering Town (5:30pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
Sunday 3rd November
- Sutton United v Birmingham City (12:30pm) ITV1 / ITVX
- Harrogate Town v Wrexham (3:30pm) ITVX
Monday 4th November
- Chesham United v Lincoln City (7:15pm) ITV4 / ITVX
FA Cup TV rights 2024/25
The FA Cup will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV in 2024/25.
BBC and ITV will divide up the televised games throughout the campaign, with matches also to be streamed online via BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
This is the final year of the current TV deal before TNT Sports scoop up the rights from 2025/26 onwards, with 14 games to be shown on BBC platforms.
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