The 2025-26 FA Cup is into the final few stages, with 16 teams set to be reduced to the last eight this weekend ahead of the quarter-final draw.
Neutrals have plenty to get excited about, with the clash between Wrexham and Chelsea drawing particular intrigue, while Newcastle United vs Manchester City and Liverpool's encounter with Wolves promise to be interesting matches given the various teams' respective recent performances.
Here, GOAL brings you the key information ahead of the quarter-final draw of the 2025-26 FA Cup.
FA Cup quarter-final draw date & time
- Monday March 9, 2026
- 7:05pm GMT (2:05pm ET)
The FA has confirmed that the quarter-final draw will take place during the coverage of the final game of the round - on Monday March 9, when West Ham face Brentford. It will be held at approximately 7:05pm GMT (2:05pm ET), just ahead of the game, which is due to kick off at 7:30pm GMT.
FA Cup quarter-final draw live stream & TV channel
The draw FA Cup quarter-final will available to stream live for free on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel and the network's various social media platforms.
In the UK it will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, while ESPN+ will be streaming it in the USA.
List of FA Cup broadcasters across the world
 | USA | ESPN Select |
 | UK | BBC |
 | Australia | Stan Sport |
 | Canada | Sportsnet |
 | South / Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Malaysia | Astro | |
 | Middle East | beIN Sports MENA |
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Which teams are in the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
Ball numbers have been confirmed in advance of the draw - the following teams will be in the proverbial hat:
FA Cup quarter-final draw ball numbers
- Fulham or Southampton
- Port Vale or Sunderland
- Newcastle United or Manchester City
- Leeds United or Norwich City
- Mansfield Town or Arsenal
- Wolves or Liverpool
- Wrexham or Chelsea
- West Ham or Brentford
FA Cup fifth round fixtures & TV info
You can see the fifth round fixtures, including TV channels and streaming below.
| Date | Fixture | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 | Wolves vs Liverpool | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ESPN+ |
| Mar 7 | Arsenal vs Mansfield Town | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| Mar 7 | Wrexham vs Chelsea | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ESPN+ |
| Mar 7 | Newcastle United vs Manchester City | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| Mar 8 | Fulham vs Southampton | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| Mar 8 | Port Vale vs Sunderland | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| Mar 8 | Leeds United vs Norwich City | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| Mar 9 | West Ham v Brentford | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
When will the FA Cup quarter-final fixtures be played?
Once the draw is made, the teams will have around one month to prepare - the quarter-final matches will be played across the weekend of April 3 to April 6, depending on TV picks and scheduling.