The Tigers face Rovers on home soil for the second time this season
The Tigers are in FA Cup action at the MKM Stadium (Image: Mark Cosgrove/News Images)
Hull City begin their 2026 FA Cup campaign on Sunday afternoon with a clash against Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers at the MKM Stadium.
The Tigers host Rovers, looking to do something they’ve not managed in six years, and that’s win a game in the world’s oldest cup competition.
Both teams are enjoying differing campaigns so far, with City firmly entrenched in the race for promotion while Rovers are at the other end of the table, in a role reversal of last season.
Championship football takes a break for this weekend, though, and both will be hoping for some cup magic to be sprinkled on them in East Yorkshire.
When’s the game?
City vs Rovers takes place at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, January 11. The game kicks off at 2:30pm. It will be the club’s 150th home tie in this competion.
How can I watch it?
Hull Live will bring you live text updates as we do with all City games, home and away, but you can also watch live on Discovery+. You can find out more about getting Discovery+ right here.
What else do I need to know?
Should the game end in a draw, extra time will be played, and if needed, there will be penalties. There will be no replays. Tickets remain available for the contest with prices slashed for the game, starting at just £4 and rising to £17.50. You can still get them here.
Owing to the expected low crowd, only the West Stand lower and East Stand will be open. Rovers fans will be housed in the North Stand.
When’s the draw for the next round?
The fourth round draw takes place on Monday night during the television coverage of the final game of round three which sees Liverpool host League One side Barnsley at Anfield.
Should City get through, their game at Ipswich Town on Valentine’s Day (February 14) will be rescheduled. That will also happen if the Tigers go out, and the Tractor Boys beat Blackpool at Portman Road.
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