MAGIC OF THE CUP
ITV snatch FA Cup rights from BT Sport making entire competition free-to-air again for all fans
FA have agreed a deal with the station for over 20 live matches per season from 2021-22 as subscription broadcaster BT miss out
ITV have announced a new broadcast deal to show the FA Cup - meaning it will be free for viewers to watch from 2021.
The tournament has been shown on BT Sport and the BBC this season, but ITV have now signed a new four-year deal with the FA.
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ITV will provide live coverage of more than 20 matches each season from 2021/22 until 2024/25.
The new agreement also means that the Community Shield will be broadcast on ITV during that time.
Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: "We are delighted to be able to broadcast the FA Cup once again.
"We are particularly pleased that we shared the FA's vision of a completely free-to-air competition and look forward to bringing new viewers all way along the road to Wembley Stadium."
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FA Chief Commercial and Football Development Officer Mark Bullingham said: "The Emirates FA Cup continues to capture the public's imagination, drawing millions of viewers at every stage.
"This agreement with ITV is fantastic news and means that we will reach the broadest possible audience across the country,
"ITV has been a great broadcast partner with the England men's internationals and will do a brilliant job with the coverage of the world's most historic cup competition."
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ITV will share the coverage of the competition with the BBC, but will have first and fourth pick of matches in the second round, fourth round and the quarter finals.
And will have second third picks for the first, third and fifth round and second pick of the semi-finals.
BT Sport will continue to show 30 live matches per season, including the final, until 2021.
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