Find out when the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final ties will be taking place

Friday 13 Mar 2026
The dates for the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final have been confirmed

The dates, kick-off times and television broadcast details in the United Kingdom for the 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals have now been confirmed. 

The quarter-finals will be played on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April, with all four ties available to watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max, and two of these also being shown on BBC One and iPlayer. 

The full schedule can be seen below with all kick-off times in British Summer Time. 

Saturday 4 April 2026

  • 12.45pm – Manchester City v. Liverpool on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max
  • 5.15pm – Chelsea v. Port Vale on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC One and iPlayer 
  • 8pm – Southampton v. Arsenal on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, BBC One and iPlayer

Sunday 5 April 2026

  • 4.30pm – West Ham United v. Leeds United on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max 

The winners of each tie will receive £477,000 from the competition’s prize fund. All eight clubs will get a £175,000 broadcast fee 

The schedule for the quarter-finals has been agreed collaboratively with the participating clubs, their local authorities and police, and the television broadcasters. 

By Competitions department