The 2025–26 FA Cup, officially known as the Emirates FA Cup, is the 145th edition of England’s premier domestic football knockout competition. The tournament features clubs from all levels of the English football pyramid, including the Premier League, EFL, National League, and lower-tier teams.
2025/26 Emirates FA Cup Standings Table
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Fixtures, Live Scores and Results
Fa Cup liveFA Cup Round Dates (2025–26 Season)
The official round dates for the 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup are as follows:
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Extra Preliminary Round | Saturday, 2 August 2025 |
| Preliminary Round | Saturday, 16 August 2025 |
| First Round Qualifying | Saturday, 30 August 2025 |
| Second Round Qualifying | Saturday, 13 September 2025 |
| Third Round Qualifying | Saturday, 27 September 2025 |
| Fourth Round Qualifying | Saturday, 11 October 2025 |
| First Round Proper | Saturday, 1 November 2025 |
| Second Round Proper | Saturday, 6 December 2025 |
| Third Round Proper | Saturday, 10 January 2026 |
| Fourth Round Proper | Saturday, 14 February 2026 |
| Fifth Round Proper | Saturday, 7 March 2026 |
| Quarter-Final | Saturday, 4 April 2026 |
| Semi-Final | Saturday, 25 April 2026 |
| Final | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
Source: The FA
Prize Money Structure
The prize money for each round of the 2025–26 FA Cup is as follows:
| Round | Winner Prize Money | Loser Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| First Round Proper | £45,000 | £15,000 |
| Second Round Proper | £75,000 | £20,000 |
| Third Round Proper | £115,000 | £25,000 |
| Fourth Round Proper | £120,000 | None |
| Fifth Round Proper | £225,000 | None |
| Quarter-Final | £450,000 | None |
| Semi-Final | £1,000,000 | £500,000 |
| Final | £2,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
Source: Wikipedia
Venue
The final match of the 2025–26 FA Cup will be held at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, 16 May 2026. This iconic venue has hosted numerous memorable FA Cup finals and will once again serve as the stage for the culmination of this prestigious tournament.
2025/26 Emirates FA Cup Fixtures
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