What is the FA Cup semi-final draw: time, ball numbers, TV channel, stream, fixtures revealed.
The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place on Sunday.
One of the most open FA Cup competitions in recent history is preparing for the final legs, with Wembley set to host both semi-finals and, of course, the final.
Nottingham Forest will take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.
City, who last won the trophy in 2023, booked their spot in the last four after coming from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1.
Aston Villa, who dispatched the only remaining Championship side throw away Preston 3-0, have been drawn against Crystal Palace - who beat Fulham convincingly in the quarter-finals.
Forest reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 1991 by overcoming Brighton in a penalty shootout.
Aside from 2023 winners Manchester City, Nottingham Forest are the most recent FA Cup victors (1959) left, while Palace and Bournemouth are bidding to win their maiden FA Cup.
For most of the teams left in the competition, a rare trip to Wembley is in the offing. For Championship side Preston, should they beat Aston Villa, it will be their first FA Cup semi-final place since losing to West Ham in the 1964 final.
What time is the FA Cup semi-final draw today?
The FA Cup semi-final draw takes place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, following Preston vs Aston Villa.
The game at Deepdale Stadium kicks off at 1.30pm GMT, so the draw will not be held before 3.30pm.
The draw would be delayed beyond 4:00 pm GMT if extra time or penalties are required to decide a winner.
FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
The ball numbers for the FA Cup semi-final draw are:
1. Fulham or Crystal Palace
2. Preston North End or Aston Villa
3. Bournemouth or Manchester City
4. Brighton or Nottingham Forest
Where to watch FA Cup semi-final draw
TV channel: The draw will be broadcast for free on BBC One.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch via the BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer and the FA Cup’s official social media channels.
2025 FA Cup semi-finals draw in Full
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City
Crystal Palace v Aston Villa
When will the FA Cup semi-finals fixtures take place?
The FA Cup semi-finals will be played across the weekend of April 26 and 27, 2025.
This sec. will be updated.
FA Cup quarter-final fixtures, kick-off times, results.
Saturday March 29
12.15pm: Fulham 0 - 3 Crystal Palace – (ITV1)
5.15pm: Brighton 0-0 (3-4 pen) Nottingham Forest – (BBC One)
Sunday March 30
1.30pm: Preston North End 0-3 Aston Villa – (BBC One)
4.30pm: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Manchester City – (ITV1)
When is the FA Cup final?
The four triumphant teams that progress to the semi-final stage will play their matches on the weekend starting Saturday, April 26.
Moreover, the two teams that emerge victorious from their semi-final clashes will face off in the eagerly awaited FA Cup final on Saturday, May 17.
No Premier League fixtures will take place on the same day, as they will be held for the Sunday instead.
Moreover, the two teams that emerge victorious from their semi-final clashes will face off in the eagerly awaited FA Cup final on Saturday, May 17.
No Premier League fixtures will take place on the same day, as they will be held for the Sunday instead.
What is the FA Cup prize money, full prize fund breakdown for every round.
Third-round winners: £115,000
Third-round losers: £25,000
Fourth-round winners: £120,000
Fifth-round winners: £225,000
Quarter-final winners: £450,000
Semi-final winners: £1 million
Semi-final losers: £500,000
Final runners-up: £1m
Final winners: £2m
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