The next FA Cup draw is the fifth‑round draw, and it is scheduled for Monday 16 February 2026 , taking place before the final fourth‑round tie between Macclesfield and Brentford , which kicks off at 7:30 pm GMT.

Quick Scoop

  • What’s the next draw?
    The upcoming draw is for the fifth round of the 2025‑26 FA Cup.
  • Exact date:
    Monday 16 February 2026.
  • Approximate timing:
    It will be held in the build‑up to Macclesfield vs Brentford , the last game of the current round, which is scheduled for 2:30 pm local (US listing) / 7:30 pm GMT kick‑off in the UK broadcast window.

In practice, the draw is usually done around 30–45 minutes before kick‑off during pre‑match coverage.

  • Where to watch:
    UK coverage is typically on BBC and/or TNT Sports , with major outlets also streaming via their websites and apps ; articles outlining the fifth‑round draw specifically mention it taking place in TV pre‑match build‑up.

Recent FA Cup draw pattern (this season)

To give you context on how they’ve been scheduling draws this season:

  • Second round draw: Held on a Monday evening in early November 2025.
  • Third round draw: Held on a Monday in early December 2025, again wrapped around live coverage.
  • Fourth round draw: Took place on Monday 12 January 2026 at about 18:35 GMT , before Liverpool vs Barnsley at Anfield.

So the fifth‑round draw sticking to a Monday night, pre‑match TV slot follows the same TV‑friendly pattern.

At a glance: FA Cup 2025‑26 draw dates

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Round Draw date Notes
Second round Mon 3 Nov 2025 Evening TV slot; ties in early December.
Third round Mon 8 Dec 2025 Done around live coverage; main weekend in early January.
Fourth round Mon 12 Jan 2026 ~18:35 GMT Before Liverpool vs Barnsley at Anfield.
Fifth round (next) Mon 16 Feb 2026 Before Macclesfield vs Brentford, final fourth‑round tie.

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