When is 2026 FA Cup quarterfinal draw: date, time, fixture, ball numbers, TV channel and how to watch online knockout stage
The FA Cup is back on our screens this week as the eight fifth-round ties take place across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night, in a battle to reach the quarter-finals.
The FA Cup quarter-final draw could confirm some major clashes as the fifth-round of the competition takes place over the weekend.
Indeed, out of those seven, four have never tasted FA Cup glory at all, and AFC Bournemouth do not even know what it feels like to play in a semi-final.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are through after gaining revenge on Wolves after their 2-1 defeat at Molineux in the Premier League, while Wrexham and their Hollywood owners will welcome Chelsea, having knocked out Nottingham Forest in the fifth round.
With the quarter-finals scheduled to take place across the weekend of Saturday 16 March, there's a £450,000 money for winning clubs from overall prize fund at this stage of the competition.
The Sportshistori.com has the full details on the quarterfinal draw plus fixture dates and the latest information on TV and streaming options available.
When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw, Start-times?
The FA Cup quarterfinal draw will take place on Sunday, March 9 at the London Stadium, before the premier league matchup between West Ham vs Brentford.
FA Cup draw will be staged around 7:05 p.m. GMT (2:05 pm ET).
FA Cup quarter-final draw in Full
FA Cup quarter-final matches
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Ball numbers for FA Cup quarter-final draw
1. Fulham or Southampton
2. Port Vale or Sunderland
3. Newcastle United or Manchester City
4. Leeds United or Norwich City
5. Arsenal
6. Liverpool
7. Wrexham or Chelsea
8. West Ham United or Brentford
How can I watch FA Cup quarterfinal draw: TV channel, live stream
Region TV Streaming
USA — ESPN+
Canada — Sportsnet
UK BBC, ITV, STV BBC iPlayer, ITVX, STV Player
Australia — Paramount+
Viewers in the UK can watch the draw live on ITV 4 as part of the channel's build up to Chelsea vs. Leeds with streaming options on ITVX.
Fans outside of the UK can follow live updates and coverage via the FA's social media channels. The FA Cup YouTube channel is also likely to show the draw live.
When are the FA Cup quarter-final ties being played, fixtures, dates?
Quarter-finals: From Saturday 4 April 2026
Semi-finals: From Saturday 25 April 2026
Final: On Saturday 16 May 2026
Are there replays in the fifth round or quarter-finals?
FA Cup replays apply to drawn games only in the third and fourth rounds. From the fifth round onwards, ties are decided by extra time and, if needed, penalty shootout..
2026 FA Cup quarterfinal fixtures, kick-off times, schedule, results, TV channels, streaming.
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FA Cup Quarter-finalists' history in FA Cup
Club Last won FA Cup Last FA Cup final Last major trophy
Man City 2023 2024 2024
Nott'm Forest 1959 1991 1990
Aston Villa 1957 2015 1996
Preston North End 1938 1964 1938
Crystal Palace - 2016 -
Brighton - 1983 -
Fulham - 1975 -
Bournemouth - - -
2025 English FA Cup Fifth Round Results, Score
Friday, February 28
Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City
Saturday March 1
Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall
Preston North End 3-0 Burnley
Bournemouth 1-1 (5-4 PKs) Wolves
Manchester City 3-1 Plymouth Argyle —
Sunday, March 2
Newcastle United 1-2 aet Brighton & Hove Albion —
Manchester United 1-1 (3-4 PKs) Fulham —
Monday, March 3
Nottingham Forest 1-1 (5-4 PKs) Ipswich Town
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