FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw 2025-26: Everything You Need to Know About Ball Numbers, TV Coverage, and Live Streaming

The enchantment of the FA Cup has been unleashed yet again for the fifth round of this season's tournament, delivering exciting matchups across four days of thrilling football.

Liverpool started the proceedings on Friday evening as they secured revenge for their recent loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers and earned the first spot in the quarterfinal lineup, with numerous Premier League counterparts eager to follow suit.

The final eight represents the stage where excitement intensifies for competing teams as they position themselves just one victory away from a prestigious appearance at Wembley, with attention quickly shifting to an eagerly awaited draw for the surviving clubs.

Here's your complete guide to the FA Cup quarterfinal draw proceedings.

When Is the FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw?

When Is the FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw?

Seven out of eight teams will have confirmed their quarterfinal positions by the time the draw occurs on Monday, March 9.

The draw ceremony will be conducted at the London Stadium before West Ham United's encounter with Brentford, a Premier League showdown that will determine the eighth and final quarterfinalist.

What Time Is the FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw?

What Time Is the FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw?

The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, the TNT Sports YouTube platform and discovery+ starting at 7:05 p.m. GMT (2:05 p.m. ET, 11:05 a.m.), just before kickoff at the London Stadium.

The ceremony will be presented by commentary pair Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with 2011 FA Cup champion Joe Hart drawing the balls.

Ball Numbers for FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw

Ball Numbers for FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw

1. Fulham or Southampton
2. Port Vale or Sunderland
3. Newcastle United or Manchester City
4. Leeds United or Norwich City
5. Arsenal
6. Liverpool
7. Wrexham or Chelsea
8. West Ham United or Brentford

FA Cup 2025–26 Round Dates

FA Cup 2025–26 Round Dates