THE FA Cup is back with fans up and down the country dreaming of a trip to Wembley.
were the winners last season, but they have been dumped out in round three by in one of the competition’s biggest ever shocks.
Crystal Palace won the FA Cup last season but were beaten in round three by MacclesfieldCredit: Getty
provide you with all the key dates for your diary.
What are the dates for the FA Cup 2025-26?
- First Round: Weekend of November 1, 2025
- Second Round: Weekend of December 6, 2025
- Third Round: Weekend of January 10, 2026
- Fourth Round: Weekend of February 14, 2026
- Fifth Round: Weekend of March 7, 2026
- Quarter-Final: Weekend of April 4, 2026
- Semi-Final: Weekend of April 25, 2026
- Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026
How can I watch and what TV channel is the FA Cup 2025-26 on?
The action will be broadcast across the BBC and TNT Sports .
A total of 14 matches will be shown on the Beeb and can be watched for FREE.
The will show two live matches per round through to the quarter-finals.
They will have coverage of one semi-final and the final.
The deal with TNT Sports run for four years and begins this season.
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