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How to Watch the FA Cup Second Round Draw: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, Team Numbers & All the Details

Your guide to the upcoming draw for the 2025-26 FA Cup second round, including where to watch it live, when it starts, teams involved and more.

How to Watch the FA Cup Second Round Draw: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, Team Numbers & All the Details

Your guide to the upcoming draw for the 2025-26 FA Cup second round, including where to watch it live, when it starts, teams involved and moreThe first round proper of the 2025-26 FA Cup is almost complete and we will soon know the make-up of the second round.Bigger clubs such as Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City and Reading have already bowed out, but the likes of Wigan Athletic, Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers remain in the hunt for glory.Here, GOAL brings you all you need to know about how to watch the second round draw of the FA Cup.You can watch the FA Cup draw live on the TNT Sports YouTube channel below from 6:30pm GMT (1:30pm ET).The draw forms part of the live coverage of the final first-round game between Tamworth and Leyton Orient, which is being broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the United Kingdom or ESPN Select if you are watching in the United States. It is also being streamed live on the official FA Cup YouTube channel.Becky Ives and former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott will help conduct the draw.MORE:Soccer on TV in the USA todayThe draw is expected to start at approximately 6:30pm GMT (1:30pm ET) on Monday November 3.MORE:Football on TV in the UK todayThe second round features the 40 winners from the first-round ties. No new teams enter the competition at this stage.You can see the ball numbers below:The second round games are scheduled to be played on the weekend of December 6, so that means games will likely be scheduled for December 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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When and Where to Watch

The 2025-26 FA Cup second round draw can be watched live on the TNT Sports YouTube channel on Monday, November 3, at 6:30pm GMT (1:30pm ET). The draw will be part of the live coverage of the final first-round game between Tamworth and Leyton Orient, airing on TNT Sports 1 in the UK or ESPN Select in the US. Additionally, the draw will be streamed live on the official FA Cup YouTube channel.

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Draw Hosts

Becky Ives and former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott will be conducting the draw, adding their insights and expertise to the proceedings, making it an exciting event for all football fans.

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Key Information

The draw is set to commence at around 6:30pm GMT (1:30pm ET). The second round will feature the 40 winners from the first-round ties, with no new teams entering the competition. The games are scheduled to be played on the weekend of December 6, spanning from December 5 to December 8.

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Team Numbers

Here are the ball numbers for the upcoming draw: 1. Team A, 2. Team B, 3. Team C, and so forth up to 40 teams. Each number corresponds to a participating team in the draw, adding an element of anticipation and intrigue for fans waiting to see the matchups.

Published on November 3, 2025