When is FA Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for first round today

The FA Cup first round draw takes centre stage tonight.The qualifying journey in football’s oldest competition begun some time ago for swathes of non-league clubs, a number of whom will now be eyeing significant upsets against opponents from League One and League Two - including the likes of former Premier League champions Leicester.That includes four that have reached the first round proper for the first time ever in AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Berkhamsted, Plymouth Parkway and Sholing, while the likes of Wimborne Town and Guiseley have also made it through.Teams from the Premier League and the Championship do not enter the FA Cup until the third round in January, but there is still plenty of drama to come before then up and down the country.Boreham Wood, Brackley, Carlisle and Gateshead were among the biggest winners of the first round as they scored wins over EFL opposition, while Chelmsford, Slough and Weston-super-Mare also took out teams from higher divisions.When is the FA Cup first round draw?The draw for the first round of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup takes place tonight on Monday October 19, 2026.The television coverage starts at 6:30pm BST, with the draw itself expected to begin at approximately 6:35pm.Proceedings will be hosted by Matt Smith, with the draw conducted by Martin Keown and Fara Williams.Where to watch FA Cup first round drawTV channel: The FA Cup draw will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 6:30pm.Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can watch it live online via the HBO Max app, while TNT Sports are also streaming it on their official YouTube channel.Live coverage: Follow the draw as it happens with Standard Sport’s live blog.Holders: Manchester City beat Chelsea in last season’s FA Cup final at WembleyAFP/GettyFA Cup first round draw ball numbersEyes on the prize: The FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the worldGetty50. Chorley or Worcester City51. Gateshead or Stafford Rangers54. Barrow or Gloucester City57. Macclesfield or Anstey Nomads58. Altrincham or FC United Of Manchester 59. Bury or Harrogate Town All-time upset: Sixth-tier Macclesfield knocked out holders Crystal Palace last seasonAFP/Getty60. Spalding United or Alvechurch 61. AFC Rushden & Diamonds62. Kidderminster Harriers67. Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers68. Leatherhead or Yeovil Town69. Bedford Town or Cray Wanderers71. Aldershot Town or Tadley CallevaWhen will FA Cup first round ties take place?Matches in the FA Cup first round will be held across and around the weekend of November 7/8, 2026.