FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw: Date, Teams, Live Stream & Viewing Details
The anticipation for the FA Cup fifth-round draw is building as the 2025-26 fourth round nears its conclusion. In this exciting phase, 32 competing teams will be narrowed down to 16, with hopes of advancing to the next stage of this prestigious tournament. Heavyweights like Manchester United and Tottenham have already experienced early exits this season, intensifying the stakes for the remaining clubs.
FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw: Date and Time
The FA Cup fifth-round draw is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:35 PM GMT (1:35 PM ET). This significant event will be part of the coverage of the final fourth-round match, featuring Macclesfield against Brentford.
How to Watch the Draw Live
Fans can catch the live stream of the fifth-round draw for free on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel and its social media platforms. It will also be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ in the UK. In the United States, viewers can stream it on ESPN+.
FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw Teams
The following teams are set to participate in the FA Cup fifth-round draw, listed by their ball numbers:
- Liverpool or Brighton
- Stoke City or Fulham
- Oxford United or Sunderland
- Southampton or Leicester City
- Wrexham or Ipswich Town
- Arsenal or Wigan Athletic
- Hull City or Chelsea
- Burton Albion or West Ham
- Burnley or Mansfield Town
- Norwich City or West Brom
- Port Vale or Bristol City
- Grimsby Town or Wolves
- Aston Villa or Newcastle United
- Manchester City or Salford City
- Macclesfield or Brentford
- Birmingham City or Leeds United
Fifteen of the 16 teams will be confirmed prior to the draw.
FA Cup Fourth Round Fixtures and TV Information
| Date | Fixture | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| February 13 | Wrexham vs Ipswich Town | BBC Wales, ESPN+ |
| February 13 | Hull City vs Chelsea | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, fubo |
| February 14 | Burton Albion vs West Ham | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Southampton vs Leicester City | ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Burnley vs Mansfield Town | ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Norwich City vs West Brom | ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Port Vale vs Bristol City | ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Manchester City vs Salford City | ESPN Deportes, fubo, ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Aston Villa vs Newcastle United | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 3, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| February 14 | Liverpool vs Brighton | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, ESPN+ |
| February 15 | Birmingham City vs Leeds United | TNT Sports 3, ESPN2, ESPN+, fubo |
| February 15 | Grimsby Town vs Wolves | TNT Sports 1, ESPN+ |
| February 15 | Stoke City vs Fulham | discovery+, ESPN+ |
| February 15 | Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic | TNT Sports 1, ESPN+ |
| February 15 | Oxford United vs Sunderland | discovery+, ESPN+ |
| February 16 | Macclesfield vs Brentford | TNT Sports 1, ESPN+ |
The fifth-round matches are set to be played from March 6 to March 9, 2026, following the draw.
