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

Eight becomes four on Sunday in the semi-final draw

When is FA Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel, live stream for semi-finals
When is FA Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel, live stream for semi-finals Photo: Evening Standard

The FA Cup semi-final draw takes place this weekend after all four quarter-final ties have been played.

At least one giant will fall as Manchester City host Liverpool in the standout tie, which kicks off the weekend.

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

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

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

When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?

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.

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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.

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
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.

Source: This article was originally published by Evening Standard

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