FA Cup 3rd Round UK TV live match picks have been announced.

The FA Cup third round is one of the most anticipated stages of the competition, as Premier League and Championship clubs enter the tournament. For the 2023/24 season, a selection of matches has been chosen for live broadcast on free-to-air TV in the UK, shared between the BBC and ITV.

A total of six main ties were selected for live coverage across the long weekend from Thursday 4 January to Monday 8 January 2024.

The televised action begins with Crystal Palace vs Everton on ITV4, followed by Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley on ITV1. Saturday features a standout local derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United on ITV, while the BBC shows Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa later that day.

Sunday’s headline fixture sees Arsenal take on Liverpool live on BBC One, one of the biggest ties of the round. The action concludes on Monday night with Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United, broadcast on ITV1.

In addition to these main broadcasts, some matches are also available via BBC iPlayer and Red Button services, giving viewers more options to follow the competition.

The FA Cup remains one of the few major competitions still widely available on free-to-air television in the UK, thanks to shared rights between the BBC and ITV. This ensures that fans can enjoy key matches without the need for a subscription service.

Overall, the third round TV selections focus on a mix of high-profile Premier League clashes and traditional cup ties, offering something for both casual viewers and dedicated football fans.

Thursday 4 January 2024

Crystal Palace v Everton at 8pm on ITV4 and ITVX

Friday 5 January 2024
Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley at 8pm on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX

Saturday 6 January 2024
Sunderland v Newcastle United at 12.45pm on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITV
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa at 5.30pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport

Sunday 7 January 2024
Arsenal v Liverpool at 4.30pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport

Monday 8 January 2024
Wigan Athletic v Manchester United at 8.15pm on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX

And some additional matches on BBC iPlayer:

Manchester City v Huddersfield Town (Sun 7 Jan 2pm) (Live on BBC iPlayer)
Chelsea v Preston North End (5.30pm) (Live on BBC iPlayer)