The 2023 FA Cup quarter-finals will be shown live across the BBC and ITV, with both broadcasters sharing coverage of one of the biggest weekends in the English football calendar.

Football fans across the UK will be able to watch all four quarter-final ties live on free-to-air television as the competition moves closer towards Wembley and the FA Cup Final.

The FA Cup continues to remain one of the few major domestic football competitions still widely available free-to-air in the UK.

Which Matches Will Be Played?

The FA Cup quarter-final weekend will feature eight clubs competing for places in the semi-finals.

The scheduled matches will be:

• Manchester City v Burnley
• Manchester United v Fulham
• Brighton & Hove Albion v Grimsby Town
• Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers

The games will take place during the weekend of 18 and 19 March 2023.

Where Will the Matches Be Shown?

The BBC and ITV will once again share live television coverage under the FA Cup broadcasting agreement.

Saturday 18 March 2023

Manchester City v Burnley will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Manchester United v Fulham will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.

Sunday 19 March 2023

Brighton & Hove Albion v Grimsby Town will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.

Both broadcasters will provide full pre-match build-up, halftime analysis and post-match reaction.

Free-to-Air Football Still Matters

Despite the growth of subscription sports television, the FA Cup remains one of the last major competitions still shared between the BBC and ITV.

This allows millions of viewers to watch live knockout football without requiring a pay-TV subscription.

While competitions such as the Premier League and Champions League are increasingly dominated by Sky Sports, TNT Sports and streaming services, the FA Cup still maintains strong free-to-air coverage.

The tournament continues to attract large television audiences, particularly during the later knockout rounds.

BBC and ITV Continue Long FA Cup Tradition

The BBC and ITV have shared coverage of the FA Cup for many years and both broadcasters continue treating the competition as a major part of their sports schedules.

Coverage is expected to include:

• Extended studio analysis
• Expert pundit panels
• Pitchside interviews
• Match highlights
• Online streaming coverage

The continued partnership between the two broadcasters helps ensure wide national access to one of English football’s oldest competitions.

Streaming Coverage Also Available

In addition to traditional television broadcasts, all quarter-final matches will also be available online through the broadcasters’ streaming platforms.

Viewers will be able to watch using:

• BBC iPlayer
• ITVX
• Smart TVs
• Mobile apps
• Tablets
• Streaming devices

Streaming has become increasingly important within UK sports broadcasting as more viewers choose internet-based viewing over traditional aerial or satellite reception.

HD Coverage Expected Across Platforms

All quarter-final matches are expected to be shown in high definition across both terrestrial and satellite television platforms.

Modern football broadcasting now places heavy emphasis on enhanced presentation, including:

• HD picture quality
• Enhanced graphics
• Advanced camera technology
• Surround sound audio

Some streaming platforms may also support HDR or UHD coverage depending on device compatibility.