FA Cup fifth round draw: Date, time and TV channel after fourth round | Football | Sport
The FA Cup fifth round draw will soon be upon us with 16 teams set to find out their latest hurdle (Image: Getty)
Everything you need to know about the FA Cup fifth round draw:
- When is the Draw: The FA Cup fifth round draw is set to take place on Monday, February 16, 2026. It will begin before the final tie of the round between Macclesfield and Brentford.
- What time does it start: Coverage kicks off at 6:30pm GMT, with the actual draw expected to get underway at around 6:35pm GMT.
- Where will it be held: In a tribute to the magic of the cup, the draw will take place live at Moss Rose, home of non-league side Macclesfield, ahead of their clash against the Bees. Macclesfield are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition.
- How can I watch it: UK viewers can tune in live on TNT Sports 1. The draw will also be available to stream for free on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel and through the discovery+ app.
- Who will present it: Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host the draw. Former England stars Joe Cole and Karen Carney tasked with pulling the balls from the bag.
- What about the final fourth round match: The draw takes place during the pre-match build-up to the final fourth round fixture between Macclesfield and Brentford, which kicks off at 7:30pm GMT on the same evening.
- When will the fifth round matches be played: Fifth round fixtures are scheduled to take place across the weekend of Saturday, March 7, 2026, with matches likely to be spread from Friday to Monday for television coverage.
- READ THE FULL STORY ABOUT THE FA CUP FOURTH-ROUND RULES: FA Cup fourth-round rules – is there VAR? Do games go to extra-time or penalties?
