When is the FA Cup draw? Date, time and how to watch | OneFootball

The start of the FA Cup proper is nigh, with only one round of qualifying left before the EFL clubs enter the fray.

Crystal Palace are the defending champions after claiming their first-ever major piece of silverware in a thrilling 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

After 119 years and two crushing final defeats, Oliver Glasner’s men finally got their hands on the prestigious cup - although they’ll have to wait a while for the chance to retain it, with several rounds to go before the Premier League heavyweights get involved.

Fixtures in the fourth round of qualifying will be played this weekend ahead of the first round proper in the week commencing 1 November.

When is the FA Cup first round draw?

The FA Cup first round draw is scheduled to take place on Monday 13 October, in the build-up to the fourth round qualifying tie between Worthing and Forest Green Rovers, which starts at 7.30pm BST.

The FA Cup draw for the first round will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and its streaming platform discovery+, as well as the TNT Sports YouTube channel, from approximately 6.30pm BST.

When will the FA Cup first-round ties take place?

First round ties in the FA Cup will take place on Saturday 1 November.

The schedule for the FA Cup is as follows:

Fifth Round Proper: Saturday 7 March 2026

Quarter Final: Saturday 4 April 2026