The FA Youth Cup
Season 2026-27
Round Dates

Dates are subject to change if directed otherwise by The FA. 

Qualifying Competition – Ties to be played in the week commencing:-  

Extra Preliminary Round: Monday 17 August 2026 

Preliminary Round: Monday 31 August 2026  

First Round Qualifying: Monday 14 September 2026  

Second Round Qualifying: Monday 28 September 2026  

Third Round Qualifying: Monday 12 October 2026

Competition Proper – Ties to be played by the following closing date:-

First Round Proper: Saturday 31 October 2026   

Second Round Proper: Saturday 21 November 2026 

Third Round Proper: Saturday 12 December 2026   

Fourth Round Proper: Saturday 23 January 2027  

Fifth Round Proper: Saturday 20 February 2027  

Sixth Round Proper: Saturday 13 March 2027  

Semi Final: Saturday 10 April 2027  

Final: Saturday 8 May 2027