What time is FA Cup draw? Confirmed ball numbers and TV channel for semi-finals today

Manchester City and Chelsea are both in the hat for the FA Cup semi-final draw.

A thumping 4-0 win over Liverpool , which saw Erling Haaland score a hat-trick, was a statement for City’s rivals in the cup as they opened quarter-final weekend with a bang.

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Chelsea quickly joined them with a 7-0 demolition of League One strugglers Port Vale , but Arsenal fell victim to an upset as their hopes of a treble were dashed by the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, Southampton .

West Ham are gunning for their first semi-final in 20 years, but face a tricky test against Leeds before the draw today.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the FA Cup semi-final draw ...

When is FA Cup semi-final draw?

The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place today, 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.

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.

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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.