when is the fa cup draw

The FA Cup second round draw was completed tonight, Monday, November 9, 2026, ahead of the final first-round match between Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted. The upcoming second-round fixtures are scheduled to take place over the weekend of Saturday, December 5, 2026.

The next major draw will be for the FA Cup Third Round Proper, which traditionally occurs immediately following the conclusion of the second-round weekend in early December. This is the highly anticipated stage where Premier League and EFL Championship clubs enter the competition.

2026–27 Emirates FA Cup Key Round Dates

The remainder of the tournament will proceed according to the following schedule:

Tournament Round Main Date (Saturdays)

Second Round Proper December 5, 2026

Third Round Proper (Premier League entries) January 9, 2027

Fourth Round Proper February 13, 2027

Fifth Round Proper March 6, 2027

Quarter-Finals April 3, 2027

Semi-Finals April 24, 2027

Final (Wembley Stadium) May 22, 2027