When is the FA Cup third round draw? Date, time, ball numbers and how to watch

2023-12-01Last Updated: 2023-12-01

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The FA Cup third round draw is upon us, either the stage the competition gets interesting or stops being interesting, depending on which way you view it.

Most non-league sides don’t make it this far, but it’s also the first round the Premier League’s top teams compete in, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal entering the oldest national football tournament in the world.

The games do not take place until 2024, but teams will know their upcoming oppositions for over a month.

Here’s everything you need to know about the FA Cup third round draw.

When is the draw?

The FA Cup third round draw will take place on Sunday 3 December, during the build-up to the second round replay between Eastleigh and Reading.

It is expected to start around 12.55pm GMT.

Sixty-four teams will go into the draw, with the highest ranked being Man City and the lowest-ranked side still to be determined after second round replays.

How to watch the FA Cup third round draw?

You can watch the FA Cup third round draw on ITV1, or registered users can stream via ITVX.

When will the FA Cup third round fixtures be played?

The FA Cup third round fixtures will be played across the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 January, with games also likely taking place on the prior Friday and following Monday.