The Emirates FA Cup
Season 2026-27
Round Dates

Extra Preliminary Round: Saturday 8 August 2026 
 
Preliminary Round: Saturday 22 August 2026 
       
First Round Qualifying: Saturday 5 September 2026 
 
Second Round Qualifying: Saturday 19 September 2026  
 
Third Round Qualifying: Saturday 3 October 2026 
   
Fourth Round Qualifying: Saturday 17 October 2026 
   
First Round Proper: Saturday 7 November 2026  
 
Second Round Proper: Saturday 5 December 2026  
 
Third Round Proper: Saturday 9 January 2027 
   
Fourth Round Proper: Saturday 13 February 2027   
 
Fifth Round Proper: Saturday 6 March 2027 
 
Quarter Final: Saturday 3 April 2027  
 
Semi Final:  Saturday 24 April 2027   
 
Final: Saturday 22 May 2027