Oxford City v Leicester City in the 2026/27 FA Cup first round proper will be shown live in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports 1 on television and on HBO Max via streaming. The tie is scheduled for Friday, 6 November 2026 at 19:45 GMT. Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT, 45 minutes before kick-off, according to the Football Association's (FA) announced schedule.
Both options require paid access. To watch on HBO Max, viewers need access to TNT Sports content on the service: an entertainment-only subscription should not be mistaken for a sports subscription. This information covers the UK broadcast schedule and does not confirm availability in other countries.
Oxford City v Leicester City: kick-off time, venue and coverage
| Item | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026/27 FA Cup, first round proper |
| Match | Oxford City v Leicester City |
| Date | Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Venue | MGroup Stadium, Oxford, England |
| Coverage starts | 19:00 GMT (UK time) |
| Kick-off | 19:45 GMT (UK time) |
| TV channel | TNT Sports 1 |
| Streaming | HBO Max, with access to the TNT Sports plan |
The FA selected this fixture for live coverage in the first round proper, while Leicester City confirmed the date, Oxford City's home venue and MGroup Stadium. The 19:00 start refers to the broadcast coverage, not the start of the match.
TNT Sports 1 or HBO Max: how can UK viewers watch?
On TV: the match is scheduled for TNT Sports 1. Viewers need a television package or service that includes the channel. TNT Sports 1 is the specific channel named for this fixture, rather than a general indication that any TNT Sports channel will show it.
Online: the FA lists HBO Max as the live-streaming option. TNT Sports says that, in the UK, the TNT Sports Plan is available as a standalone subscription or alongside selected HBO Max entertainment plans. An entertainment subscription alone should not be regarded as guaranteed access to the match. Prices and subscription conditions should be checked when signing up; this guide does not quote a fixed price.
Is Oxford City v Leicester City on the BBC?
No BBC broadcast is listed for Oxford City v Leicester City in the FA's announced first-round selections. The fixture on 6 November is specifically assigned to TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max. The BBC matches selected for the same round are different ties on later dates. The distinction matters because the FA Cup's broadcast partners do not necessarily show the same fixtures.
The tie pits National League North side Oxford City against Leicester City, the 2021 FA Cup winners. Kick-off, channel and platform details were checked on 28 October 2026; Leicester City notes that fixtures remain subject to change.
