Where to Watch the FA Cup in India - 2025/26 Season
The FA Cup is the world's oldest football knockout competition and one of the most beloved tournaments among Indian football fans. With India's Premier League viewership among the highest outside England, the FA Cup is a natural extension of that passion - same clubs, same players, but a different kind of drama. The giant-killing tradition, the non-league dreamers, the Wembley final - it all adds up to football storytelling at its finest, and Indian fans are increasingly tuning in to experience every chapter.
Season 2025/26 - FA Cup
Sony Sports Network TV - FA Cup live in India
Sony Sports Network broadcasts the FA Cup in India as part of its comprehensive English football rights package. Live coverage of the key rounds from the Third Round in January through to the Wembley final in May is available on Sony Sports Ten channels, with SonyLIV providing digital streaming and catch-up access. Expert commentary in English and Hindi makes the tournament accessible to football fans across India.
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FA Cup broadcasting rights in India
Sony Sports Network holds the FA Cup rights in India as part of its broader English football package. The network's Premier League coverage has built a vast Indian audience for English football, and the FA Cup benefits directly from that loyal fanbase. Weekend matches air at India-friendly times: a 13:30 GMT kick-off reaches India at 19:00 IST, and the popular 15:00 GMT slot arrives at 20:30 IST - prime evening viewing for Indian fans.
The FA Cup's appeal in India goes beyond just following club allegiances. The tournament's underdog narrative resonates deeply with Indian sporting culture - the idea that determination and teamwork can overcome superior resources is universal. When Wigan Athletic beat Manchester City in 2013, or when Bradford City dumped Chelsea in 2015, those stories were shared and celebrated by football fans on every continent, India included.
The Wembley final in May is one of the most-watched football matches of the year globally. For Indian fans, it typically airs in the early evening IST - perfect for a relaxed Saturday viewing experience. Arsenal leads the all-time winners list with 14 titles, ahead of Manchester United (12) and Chelsea (8). The 2025/26 season will write its own chapter of this 150-year story.
