The FA Cup announces the draw for the first round: where to watch.

The date of the FA Cup first round draw has been announced

According to The Sun: There’s nothing quite like the FA Cup draw to raise the adrenaline - and the date of the first round draw has already been announced!

Crystal Palace made history last season by winning their first trophy by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final 2024/25.

A early goal from Eberechi Eze was a real underdog's tale in one of the most thrilling finals in recent years.

But the trophy is up for grabs again, as the draw for the first round of the world’s oldest national football tournament approaches.

64 non-professional teams hope to continue their journey in the cup.

They are just two wins away from a possible exciting match against one of the Premier League giants that will join in the third round.

However, the non-professional clubs will have to compete against teams from League One and League Two as their path starts from the first stage.

When will the FA Cup first round draw take place?

• The FA Cup first round draw will take place on Monday, October 13.
• The process will begin during the broadcast of the Worthing versus Forest Green Rovers match, which kicks off at 18:30 British Summer Time, with the actual match starting at 19:30.

Which channel will broadcast the FA Cup first round draw and how can it be watched for free?

• The FA Cup first round draw will be available to watch live on TNT Sports 1.
• However, fans can watch all events for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
• Additionally, SunSport will also provide coverage of the draw through our live blog.

Fourth round qualification matches of the FA Cup

64 teams hope to keep their dreams of the FA Cup alive.

North

• Darlington vs AFC Telford
• Macclesfield vs Stanford
• Gainsborough Trinity vs Hartlepool
• Carlisle United vs Boston United
• Rochdale vs York City
• Runcorn Linnets vs Buxton
• Morecambe vs Chester
• South Shields vs Spalding United
• Tamworth vs Hyde United
• Scunthorpe United vs King's Lynn Town
• Aveley vs Gateshead
• Spennymoor Town vs Billericay Town
• Southport vs Halifax Town
• Altrincham vs Harborough Town

South

• Worthing vs Forest Green Rovers
• Maldon and Tiptree vs Flackwell Heath
• Woking vs Brackley Town
• Wildstone vs Whitstable Town
• Sloane Town vs Enfield Town
• Eastbourne Borough vs Boreham Wood
• Hampton and Richmond Borough vs Eastleigh
• Southend United vs Folkestone Invicta
• Ebbsfleet United vs Solihull Moors
• Brentwood Town vs Farnborough
• Tonbridge Angels vs Chatham Town
• Weston Super Mare vs Needham Market
• Hemel Hempstead Town vs Yeovil
• Banbury United vs St Albans City
• Chelmsford City vs Chippingham Town
• AFC Totton vs Truro City
• Dorking Wanderers vs Aldershot Town
• Farnham Town vs Sutton United

What are the dates for the first round of the FA Cup?

The first round will take place over the weekend of November 1 and 2.

The draw for the FA Cup first round has already become a topic of anticipation for football fans, as the whole country dives back into football after the summer break. Lower division teams have the chance to showcase themselves, taste competition, and get a chance to play against the strongest. Every team hopes for success, as FA Cup matches always offer plenty of surprises and thrilling moments.