FA Cup Fixtures: Full 2026/27 Dates and Schedule Revealed

The FA Cup fixtures for the 2026/27 season are beginning to take shape as clubs continue their journey, fighting for the world’s oldest national football competition’s cup.

The upcoming stage is the First Round Qualifying, scheduled for Saturday, September 5, with clubs continuing to battle for a place in the later rounds. The FA Cup qualifying schedule will then move through the Second Round Qualifying on September 19, Third Round Qualifying on October 3 and Fourth Round Qualifying on October 17.

When Do Premier League Clubs Enter?

The Third Round Proper scheduled for January 9, 2027, is when the competition reaches the stage that attracts significant attention from Premier League supporters

For fans following Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and other Premier League clubs, their FA Cup campaigns become clearer once the relevant draws are made. The competition remains one of the biggest opportunities for clubs across England’s football pyramid to face opponents from different divisions.

2026/27 FA Cup Key Dates

Extra Preliminary Round – August 8, 2026

Preliminary Round – August 22, 2026

First Round Qualifying – September 5, 2026

Second Round Qualifying – September 19, 2026

Third Round Qualifying – October 3, 2026

Fourth Round Qualifying – October 17, 2026

First Round Proper – November 7, 2026

Second Round Proper – December 5, 2026

Third Round Proper – January 9, 2027

The dates are subject to the competition’s official scheduling arrangements, so supporters will have to check for changes as the tournament progresses.