The FA Cup is back to offer fans from around the globe a chance to see some of the greatest stories ever written in football. Year after year, the oldest club competition in the world makes way for some of the most exciting football games, featuring Premier League clubs and lower-tier sides battling to win the ultimate trophy.
Manchester United will try to match Arsenal's all-time best 13 wins in this competition, while other teams such as Tottenham and Liverpool try to match the trophy tally accomplished by Chelsea, the 2017-18 champions that have won eight previous editions of this tournament.
With the competition going on since August, the entry of all Premier League clubs adds glamour and excitement to the battle to win the title. Here are some of the key points you have to keep under consideration ahead of the conclusion of this tournament.
What are the dates of the 2019 FA Cup rounds?
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Third Round Proper - January 4-7, 2019.
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Fourth Round Proper - Draw: January 7, 2019. First match: January 26, 2019.
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Fifth Round Proper - Draw: January 28, 2019. First match: February 16, 2019.
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Quarter finals - Draw: February 18, 2019. First match: March 16, 2019.
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Semi finals - Draw: March 18, 2019. First match: April 6, 2019.
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Final - May 18, 2019.
What are the 2019 FA Cup fixtures?
Have a look at the full FA Cup schedule here.
How to stream 2018-19 FA Cup matches online
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In the U.K.: BT Sport.
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In the U.S.: ESPN+
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In Canada: Sportsnet NOW
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In Australia: SBS
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In Argentina: ESPN Play
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In China: PPTV Sport China, Sohu, Tencent, Sina.
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In Egypt: beIN Sports Connect.
How to watch 2018-19 FA Cup matches on TV
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In the U.K.: BBC Sport.
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In the U.S.: ESPN.
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In Canada: Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Pacific.
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In Australia: SBS.
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In Argentina: Canal 10.
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In China: GDTV.
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In Egypt: beIN Sports.
*Check local listings for match availability.
