FA Cup Fifth Round Draw: Date, Time, Teams & How to Watch Live

The FA Cup fifth-round draw will take place on Monday, February 16, 2026, following the final fourth-round tie between Macclesfield and Brentford, with the draw expected around 6:35pm GMT / 1:35pm ET.

Thirty-two teams entered the fourth round this weekend, with several notable results setting the stage for the competition’s progression. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were eliminated in the previous round, according to reports of earlier matches.

The draw will be streamed live for free on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel and its social media platforms. In the UK, coverage will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+. ESPN+ will carry the stream for viewers in the USA.

The following teams are confirmed to be in the hat for the fifth-round draw, identified by ball number: Liverpool, Fulham, Sunderland, Southampton, Wrexham, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Mansfield Town, Norwich City, Wolves, Newcastle United, Manchester City, and Leeds United. The final two teams will be determined by the outcome of the Macclesfield versus Brentford match.

Fourth-round fixtures concluded on February 16th, with matches including Wrexham’s 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town, Hull City’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea, and Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Brighton. Other results saw Southampton defeat Leicester City, Burnley overcome Mansfield Town, and Norwich City beat West Brom.

The fifth-round matches are scheduled to be played across the weekend of March 6 to March 9, subject to television scheduling and logistical considerations.