What channel is Preston North End v Wigan Athletic FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Preston North End v Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
A place in the fourth round of the FA Cup will not be the only thing on the line when local rivals Preston North End and Wigan Athletic clash at Deepdale on Friday evening.
A first Lancashire derby between the pair in three years feels a fitting way to kick off third round weekend, which is a highlight of the British sporting calendar.
Preston are hunting promotion in the Championship and will relish the chance to add a fourth win over the Latics in their last five meetings.
Wigan will make the short trip across Lancashire aiming to regain some local bragging rights and hunting a first win over North End since 2019.
The visitors will be led by former Preston boss Ryan Lowe, who can expect a frosty reception on his return to Deepdale – and not because of the weather.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Preston North End v Wigan Athletic on TV and online.
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When is Preston North End v Wigan Athletic?
Preston North End v Wigan Athletic will take place on Friday 9th January 2026.
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Preston North End v Wigan Athletic kick-off time
Preston North End v Wigan Athletic will kick off at 7:30pm.
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What TV channel is Preston North End v Wigan Athletic on?
The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 5 from 7:25pm.
There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV.
How to live stream Preston North End v Wigan Athletic online
You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract.
Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app.
discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com
Listen to Preston North End v Wigan Athletic on radio
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra is available on DAB radio or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
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Preston North End v Wigan Athletic odds
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bet365 odds: Preston North End (17/20) Draw (5/2) Nottingham Forest (31/10)*
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