The 2023 FA Cup fifth round matches will be shown live across BBC One and ITV, with both broadcasters continuing their shared coverage of one of English football’s most historic competitions.

Football fans across the UK will once again be able to watch live FA Cup action free-to-air as the tournament moves closer towards the quarter-final stage.

The FA Cup remains one of the few major domestic football competitions still widely available on free television in the UK, despite the increasing dominance of subscription sports broadcasters.

Which Matches Will Be Broadcast?

The fifth round schedule will feature several high-profile fixtures involving Premier League and Championship clubs.

Eight ties in the 2022-23 Emirates FA Cup 5th round have been selected for live television broadcast in the UK by the BBC and ITV.

This means that there will be matches on BBC and ITV at the same time.

What times and on what channels can I watch FA Cup Matches

Where Will the Matches Be Shown?

The BBC and ITV will continue sharing live FA Cup coverage under the current broadcasting agreement.

BBC Coverage

BBC One and BBC iPlayer will show selected fifth round ties live, alongside highlights, studio analysis and post-match reaction.

ITV Coverage

ITV1 and ITVX will also broadcast selected matches live, with full coverage including punditry, commentary and analysis.

Viewers will therefore be able to follow the competition using both traditional television and online streaming platforms.

Free-to-Air Football Remains Popular

The FA Cup continues holding a special position within UK broadcasting because so many matches remain available without subscription television.

While competitions such as the Premier League and UEFA Champions League are largely dominated by pay-TV broadcasters including Sky Sports and TNT Sports, the FA Cup still offers significant free-to-air coverage.

This allows millions of viewers to watch major football matches without requiring expensive sports subscriptions.

The competition’s long history and unpredictable knockout format continue generating strong television audiences every season.

BBC and ITV Continue a Long Tradition

The BBC and ITV have shared FA Cup broadcasting rights for many years and both broadcasters continue treating the competition as a major sporting event.

Coverage is expected to include:

• Extended pre-match build-up
• Expert analysis
• Pitchside interviews
• Match highlights
• Post-match reaction

Both broadcasters also provide extensive online and social media coverage surrounding the matches.

The shared rights agreement ensures the FA Cup remains accessible to a wide audience across the UK.

Streaming Services Now Play a Bigger Role

Alongside traditional broadcasts, all televised matches will also be available online through:

• BBC iPlayer
• ITVX
• Smart TV apps
• Mobile devices
• Tablets
• Streaming sticks

Streaming services have become increasingly important for sports viewing as audiences move towards internet-based platforms.

Many younger viewers now watch football primarily through streaming apps rather than traditional satellite or terrestrial television.