The FA Cup third round draw will see Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and all other Premier League clubs added to the competition
The FA Cup third round draw is always a huge event in the English football calendar, with Premier League and Championship teams joining the competition. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs will be added to the draw while Crystal Palace begin their defence of the famous trophy.
The third round will feature 64 teams, with the top two divisions joining the 20 second round victors. The FA Cup draw will include at least two sixth-tier clubs due to a pair of all-non-league matches this weekend.
Most clubs in the third round draw will be hoping to draw big names, as high-profile games can significantly boost a team's finances. Here are all the details about the FA Cup third round draw.
Third round draw start time
The FA Cup third round draw is set to take place on Monday, December 8, at around 6.40pm UK time. The draw will be conducted by Peter Crouch and Joe Cole before the kick-off between Brackley Town and Burton Albion, the final match of the second round.
How to watch FA Cup third round draw
The third round draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. It will also be available to stream live on the discovery+ app.
Supporters without a TNT Sports subscription can tune into the draw via the TNT Sports YouTube channel. All third round matches are set to kick off on the weekend starting Saturday, January 10.
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