The Emirates FA Cup 2026-27: Every round draw dates, Fixtures, Prize money, fund, winners share for Every Club..

The World's most famous domestic cup competition is already in England is approaching now. While dreams of Wembley glory may be some way off yet for the big guns of English football, the magic of the Emirates Cup has already begun for some.

The 2026-27 FA Cup is back, bringing the magic of football’s oldest knockout tournament to fans worldwide. From grassroots underdogs fighting in the qualifying stages to Premier League giants entering the fray, staying on top of the schedule is essential.

In this ultimate guide, we break down everything you need to know about the official 2026-27 FA Cup round dates, the escalating prize money pots, and exactly how much the fund winners share at every stage of the competition.

A total of 743 clubs accepted to enter the Emirates FA Cup for the 2026-27 season, which kicked off on Saturday 8 August 2026 with the extra preliminary round. This compares to 747 English clubs that entered in 2025-26, and 745 in the 2024-25 season.

As a result of the recent restructuring of the FA National League System (NLS), the maximum number of clubs that can be accepted to participate in the competition in its current format is 743.

Sportshistori.com reveals that, Everything you need to know to about Clubs, All Draw Round-dates, Money breakdown, Prize fund for Emirates FA Cup 2026-27 Season.

The Emirates FA Cup 2026-27 Season - Full List of Exemptions, Teams, Clubs

The lists of clubs accepted, round exemptions and prize funds for the 2026-27 season released on Friday 30 June.

The Emirates FA Cup 2026-27: Round-by-Round Draw Dates, Key Fixtures, Schedules.

The Emirates FA Cup - Season 2026-27 - Round Dates

Extra Preliminary Round - Saturday 8 August 2026

Preliminary Round - Saturday 22 August 2026

First Round Qualifying - Saturday 5 September 2026

Second Round Qualifying - Saturday 22 September 2026

Third Round Qualifying - Saturday 3 October 2026

Fourth Round Qualifying - Saturday 17 October 2026

First Round Proper Draw - Saturday 7 November 2026

Second Round Proper Draw - Saturday 5 December 2026

Third Round Proper Draw - Saturday 9 January 2027

Fourth Round Proper Draw - Saturday 13 February 2027

Fifth Round Proper Draw - Saturday 6 March 2027

FA Cup Quarter-finals Draw - Saturday 3 April 2027

Semi-finals Draw - Saturday 24 April 2027

The FA Cup Final - Saturday 22 May 2027

Emirates FA Cup 2026-27 prize money breakdown: FA's prize fund, Purse, winners share for Every Club.

The Official data has been released about 2026-27 FA Cup Prize Fund, So we stated the Emirates FA Cup prize money, purse here.

The total prize fund has been the same for current year 2024-25 as the worth £3 Million total over £19m in previous 2023-24 FA Cup competitions

While the total prize fund was remain the same at £16 million for two Seasons 2020-22.

There will be payments to clubs and made to the team winners and losers at all stages of the qualifying rounds, but payments will only be made to the winners from the first round proper through to the quarter-final. The FA Cup winners and losers will each receive a payment in the semi-final and Final 2024-25.

* (No. of Clubs)

Extra preliminary round winners (219) £1,125

Extra preliminary round losers (219) £375

Preliminary round winners (136) £1,444

Preliminary round losers (136) £481

First round qualifying winners (112) £2,250

First round qualifying losers (112) £750

Second round qualifying winners (80) £3,375

Second round qualifying losers (80) £1,125

Third round qualifying winners (40) £5,625

Third round qualifying losers (40) £1,875

Fourth round qualifying winners (32) £9,375

Fourth round qualifying losers (32) £3,125

First round proper winners (40) £47,750

First round proper losers (40) £15,800

Second round proper winners (20) £79,500

Second round proper losers (20) £21,200

Third round proper winners (32) £121,500

Third round proper losers (32) £26,500

Fourth round proper winners (16) £127,000

Fifth round proper winners (8) £238,500

Quarter-final winners (4) £477,000

Semi-final winners (2) £1,060,000

Semi-final losers (2) £530,000

Final runners-up (1) £1,060,000

Final winners (1) £2,120,000

When is the 2027 FA Cup final?

The 2026 FA Cup final has been pencilled in for Saturday, 22 May - a week before the 2026/27 Premier League season concludes.

Where is the 2027 FA Cup final being played?

As has been the case since its opening, Wembley Stadium, London will play host to the FA Cup final in 2027.

Who won the last FA Cup, 2025-26 FA Cup winner?

Manchester City won the 2026 title, defeating Chelsea 1–0. The winning goal was scored by Antoine Semenyo in the 72nd minute during the match played on May 16, 2026. This victory secured Manchester City's eighth FA Cup title overall..

Who has won the FA Cups most times?

Man Utd's success in 2024 was their 13th FA Cup victory, but Arsenal's modern-day proficiency in this competition means United trail the Gunners at the top of the FA Cup table.

Arsenal have lifted the trophy four times since 2014. The Red Devils had led the way after winning the competition five times under Sir Alex Ferguson's watch, but their victory in 2024 was their first triumph since 2016.

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