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FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Date, Time, Teams, Live Stream & How to Watch

The race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up as 16 teams battle for a spot in the final eight. Get all the details about the upcoming draw and what to expect from the 2025-26 FA Cup quarter-finals.

FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Date, Time, Teams, Live Stream & How to Watch

Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming drawThe 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.The FA has not yet announced when the quarter-final draw will take place, but the expectation is that it will take place during the coverage of the final game of the round - on Monday March 9, when West Ham face Brentford. That game is due to kick off at 7:30pm GMT. We will update here with confirmation as soon as it happens.Draws for the various FA Cup round are usually 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 is likely to be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, while ESPN+ will be streaming it in the USA.Ball numbers will be confirmed in advance of the draw, but the following teams will be in the proverbial hat for the draw.You can see the fifth round fixtures, including TV channels and streaming below.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.

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Key Information About the Quarter-Final Draw

The 2025-26 FA Cup is reaching its final stages, with 16 teams set to be narrowed down to the last eight teams this weekend. Neutrals are eagerly anticipating matchups like Wrexham vs Chelsea, Newcastle United vs Manchester City, and Liverpool vs Wolves. The quarter-final draw date is expected to be during the coverage of the West Ham vs Brentford game on Monday, March 9, kicking off at 7:30pm GMT. The draw is likely to be streamed live on TNT Sports' YouTube channel and social media platforms, with broadcasts on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ in the UK, and ESPN+ in the USA. Stay tuned for ball numbers and the confirmed list of teams.

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Upcoming Quarter-Final Matches

Once the draw is announced, the teams will have approximately one month to prepare for the quarter-final matches scheduled between April 3 and April 6. The final matchups will depend on TV selections and scheduling, promising an exciting weekend of FA Cup action. Stay updated for the latest fixtures, channels, and streaming options to catch all the thrilling quarter-final clashes.

Published on Mar 6, 2026