The teams still competing in the 2025/26 FA Cup are set to learn their semi-final pairings as the draw is conducted by a previous European Cup leading goal-scorer.
Scottish icon Ally McCoist is slated to determine the matchups, which are scheduled for Wembley Stadium in April and will advance two teams to the championship game.
Ultimately, Crystal Palace, who became champions, defeated Aston Villa, while Manchester City eliminated Nottingham Forest in the previous season’s penultimate round.
101GreatGoals.com provides comprehensive information regarding the 2025/26 FA Cup semi-final draw, encompassing its date, precise timing, and viewing options.
When is the 2025/26 FA Cup semi-final draw scheduled?
The ballot will occur at West Ham’s London Stadium on Sunday, April 5, following the conclusion of the Hammers’ all-Premier League encounter against Leeds United, which is the last fixture of the quarter-final stage.
Host Becky Ives will preside over the event in the identical venue where the quarter-final pairing ceremony took place.
FA Cup semi-final draw 2025/26: Commencement time?
The West Ham versus Brentford clash commences at 16:30 BST (11:30 ET / 08:30 PT), thus the exact moment of the draw is contingent upon the duration of the game.
Overtime and penalty shootouts will be employed to determine the winner of the contest, should it be required.
How to view the FA Cup semi-final draw: Television channel, real-time internet broadcast
The selection process will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, the HBO Max application, and the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.
FA Cup semi-final sphere allocations
Below is an outline of the assigned ball numbers.
| Ball number | Club |
| 1 | Southampton or Arsenal |
| 2 | Chelsea or Port Vale |
| 3 | Manchester City or Liverpool |
| 4 | West Ham or Leeds |
When will the 2025/26 FA Cup semi-final matches occur?
The FA Cup contests are scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026.
2025/26 FA Cup quarter-final matchups: Timetable, start times, broadcast outlet
Presented below are the pairings for the round of eight, with their respective BST start times.
| Date | Fixture | Time | Channel |
| Saturday, April 4 2026 | Manchester City vs Liverpool | 12:45 | TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| Saturday, April 4 | Chelsea vs Port Vale | 17:15 | TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC One, iPlayer |
| Saturday, April 4 | Southampton vs Arsenal | 20:00 | TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC One, iPlayer |
| Sunday, April 5 | West Ham United vs Leeds United | 16:30 | TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
Assessment: Which club will triumph in the 2025/26 FA Cup?
Prior to the quarter-final stage, Arsenal were considered minor front-runners by oddsmakers to clinch this season’s tournament.
The club, holding a record 14 titles, navigated an initial fright when they trailed against Championship side Portsmouth in the third round, quickly retaliating to secure a 4-1 victory. They then comfortably defeated Wigan Athletic 4-0 on their home ground in the fourth round, and subsequently overcame another third-division squad, Mansfield Town, with a 2-1 win on the road in the fifth round.
Manchester City, the second-ranked contenders, decisively beat third-division Exeter City 10-1 at their home stadium in the third round, and dispatched fourth-division guests Salford City 2-0 in the fourth round, later staging a comeback to achieve a 3-1 win against Newcastle.
The Cityzens bested Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley during the EFL Cup final on March 22, with Nico O’Reilly netting two headed goals within a five-minute span of the second half.
Liverpool and Chelsea stand as the competition’s second-most accomplished teams still participating presently, each having prevailed on eight occasions.
Chelsea, ranked as third favourites, displayed remarkable form in their opening pair of away matches under the guidance of new manager Liam Rosenior, overcoming Championship adversaries Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the Englishman’s inaugural fixture at the helm, and comprehensively defeating one of his former teams, Hull City, 4-0 in the fourth round.
The Blues subsequently found themselves trailing twice against Championship side Wrexham, ultimately recuperating to secure a 4-2 victory following additional time.
The Reds are considered fourth favourites to acquire an additional championship, having decisively defeated third-division Barnsley 4-1 at their home stadium in the third round and Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at Anfield in their subsequent contest, before overcoming Wolves 3-1 on the road.
Leeds and West Ham are viewed as potential underdogs by those setting the odds. The long shots include Championship team Southampton – victorious over Fulham in the fourth round – and Port Vale, who defied their standing at the foot of League One to eliminate Sunderland with a 1-0 home win.
FA Cup 2025/26 real-time internet broadcast: BBC, TNT Sports
Within the UK, supporters are able to access the FA Cup broadcast through the BBC Sport website and the BBC iPlayer application, both of which are accessible across a wide array of gadgets for mobile viewing.
Games aired on TNT Sports are available for streaming via the HBO Max app. TNT Sports is priced at £30.99 per month, encompassing Eurosport and various entertainment content, and can be accessed on a broad selection of hardware, such as smart televisions and video game systems.
FA Cup reward funds: What sum do quarter-final victors obtain?
The victors of each match will secure £477,000. Additionally, every club is set to be granted a £175,000 broadcasting payment.
FA Cup 2025/26 calendar, timetable
This season’s remaining round dates take place on the following weekends.
- Championship Match: Saturday, May 16 2026