TV information & how to watch our match at Macclesfield

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9 Jan 2026

Crystal Palace's FA Cup defence begins away at National League North side Macclesfield on Saturday afternoon (12:15 GMT). Here's how you can watch and follow the momentous game, LIVE...

Where to watch Macclesfield v Crystal Palace

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace will be broadcast live on both TNT Sports and the BBC in the United Kingdom.

Coverage will start at 11:30 GMT on TNT Sports 1, and 12:00 on BBC One, ahead of the 12:15 kick-off.

Supporters not based in the United Kingdom can find out where to watch this match by clicking here for a list of international FA Cup broadcasters.

Could there be a replay?

As with last season, there are no replays in 'proper' rounds of the FA Cup.

Ties that are level after 90 minutes will go to extra-time (30 minutes) and then a penalty shootout if the teams are still level.

How to listen to Macclesfield v Crystal Palace

Palace TV+ offers live audio commentary to UK users via cpfc.co.uk and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Palace TV+ is our streaming service which shows select live Academy games, first-team commentaries and press conferences throughout the season.

Remember, a Palace TV+ subscription is already included in all our Gold, Junior Gold and International Membership and Season Ticket+ packages.

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How to follow Macclesfield v Crystal Palace

The best place to follow all the action live on matchday is the Official Crystal Palace App.

Throughout the game, live Opta stats on the app will also keep you up to date with all the action, as well as our live blogs and galleries featuring commentary and visuals from our team of reporters at the game – ensuring you don’t miss a minute of the action.

You can also find all news and video related to the match in one place, including previews, interviews, stats – and that all-important team news.

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Matchday Timeline

All times GMT.

Pre-match: Enjoy the best of the pre-match build-up on cpfc.co.uk, the App and our social channels (below):

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11:15: Team line-ups are announced.

12:15: Kick-off – follow live on the Official Palace App!

14:15 (est.): Full-time (or extra-time and/or penalties).

Post-match: On CPFC channels:

Watch exclusive Palace TV post-match interviews & reaction.
See the best of the match photos.
Vote for your Player of the Match.
Read a full match report.
Watch full highlights, available that evening – with full match highlights to follow shortly afterwards for free.

Match Details

Macclesfield FC v Crystal Palace

Saturday, 10th January
12:15 GMT
FA Cup third-round
Leasing.com Stadium
Live audio commentary on Palace TV+.

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