when is the 5th round draw for the fa cup

The 5th round draw for the FA Cup (2025–26 season) will take place on Monday 16 February 2026 , at around 6:35pm GMT during the pre‑match build-up to Macclesfield vs Brentford.

Quick Scoop

• Date: Monday 16 February 2026.

• Time: Approx. 6:35pm GMT, during the pre‑match show before Macclesfield vs Brentford (kick-off 7:30pm).

• Where from: Live from Macclesfield’s ground ahead of their fourth-round tie with Brentford.

• TV & streaming:
  • TNT Sports 1
  • discovery+
  • TNT Sports YouTube channel

Extra context

The draw is for the last 16 of the 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup and is branded as the fifth round proper.

Fifth-round ties are scheduled to be played over the weekend of 7–8 March 2026.

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