When is FA Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel, live stream for semi-finals | OneFootball

Eight becomes four on Sunday in the semi-final draw

Arsenal and Chelsea will hope for a smooth passage into the last four by beating Southampton and Port Vale, respectively.

The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place on Sunday April 5, 2026, after West Ham vs Leeds at the London Stadium.

The game kicks off at 4.30pm BST, so the earliest the draw can be held is around 6.45pm. Extra time and penalties would see the draw begin at around 7.15pm or 7.30pm.

Becky Ives will present the draw, which will be made by Ally McCoist.

TNT Sports presenter Ally McCoist will conduct the quarter-final draw

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Where to watch FA Cup semi-final draw

TV channel: In the UK, coverage of the draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.

Live stream: You can also follow along online via the HBO Max app and website with a subscription, as well as on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.

Live blog: Follow the FA Cup quarter-final draw as it happens tonight with Standard Sport’s dedicated live blog.

FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers

1. Southampton or Arsenal

2. Chelsea or Port Vale

3. Man City or Liverpool

4. West Ham or Leeds

When will FA Cup semi-final ties take place?

FA Cup semi-final matches are scheduled to be held across the weekend of April 25/26, 2026.