The schedule for the fifth round proper of the Emirates FA Cup has been confirmed, and the eight ties will take place from Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 February.

The Emirates FA Cup 5th Round returns with thrilling matchups and a full weekend of knockout football action that fans won’t want to miss. Whether you’re planning a match-day gathering or simply tuning in from home, here’s a rundown of the TV times and channels broadcasting the games in the UK — including both free-to-air and subscription options.

The UK broadcast arrangements for the FA Cup include coverage on major free platforms such as BBC One, ITV1 and their respective streaming services BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

The 5th Round continues the shared broadcast agreement between the BBC and ITV for free-to-air coverage.

For viewers, that means strong accessibility — whether you prefer traditional TV, mobile streaming, or full tournament coverage via pay TV.

FA Cup 5th Round TV Channels and Times

MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City v Maidstone United at 7.45pm on ITV4 and ITVX

TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY
AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City at 7.30pm on BBC iPlayer
Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United at 7.45pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport
Luton Town v Manchester City at 8pm on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX

WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion at 7.45pm on BBC iPlayer
Nottingham Forest or Bristol City v Manchester United at 7.45pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport
Liverpool v Watford or Southampton at 8pm on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX
Chelsea or Aston Villa v Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle on ITV4 (KO TBC).

The kick-off time for Chelsea or Aston Villa v Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle will be confirmed after their replays on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 February.