THE FA Cup is back with fans up and down the country dreaming of a trip to Wembley.
Crystal Palace were the shock winners last season, winning their first ever major trophy by beating Manchester City in the final.
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League One and League Two sides enter the competition from the first round proper before Premier League and Championship clubs come into the draw from the third round.
SunSport provide you with all the key dates for your diary.
What are the dates for the FA Cup 2025-26?
First Round: Weekend of November 1, 2025
Second Round: Weekend of December 6, 2025
Third Round: Weekend of January 10, 2026
Fourth Round: Weekend of February 14, 2026
Fifth Round: Weekend of March 7, 2026
Quarter-Final: Weekend of April 4, 2026
Semi-Final: Weekend of April 25, 2026
Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026
How can I watch and what TV channel is the FA Cup 2025-26 on?
The action will be broadcast across the BBC and TNT Sports.
A total of 14 matches will be shown on the Beeb and can be watched for FREE.
The BBC will show two live matches per round through to the quarter-finals.
They will have coverage of one semi-final and the final.
The deal with TNT Sports run for four years and begins this season.
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