when is 5th round fa cup draw

February 16, 2026

The 5th round FA Cup draw for the 2025–26 season will take place on Monday 16 February 2026 at around 6:35pm GMT.

Quick Scoop: When is the 5th round FA Cup draw?

Date: Monday 16 February 2026

Time: Approximately 6:35pm GMT (during pre-match coverage that starts around 6:30pm)

Where: Live from Macclesfield’s Moss Rose stadium, ahead of their fourth-round tie vs Brentford

How to watch (UK): TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and TNT Sports’ YouTube channel are all showing the draw as part of the build-up

The draw is slotted into the TV build-up, so the exact moment the first ball is pulled is around 6:35pm , just before the Macclesfield vs Brentford game, which kicks off later that evening.

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