When Is the FA Cup Draw? Everything You Need to Know About the Fourth Round

12 January 2026 Football

FA Cup Fourth Round Draw: Date and Time Confirmed

Football fans across England are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of the Emirates FA Cup, with the fourth round draw scheduled for Monday 12 January, live on TNT Sports. The draw is going to be made at Anfield ahead of the last match in the third round between Liverpool and Barnsley, with the draw set to take place at approximately 6.35pm GMT.

How to Watch the Draw Live

For those wanting to catch the draw as it happens, it will be available to watch on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. Presented by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, the draw will be made by Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole, two former England internationals with distinguished careers in the competition.

Third Round Results Shape the Draw

The third round has already produced memorable moments this weekend, with all 32 winners securing their place in Monday’s draw. The fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup will be played around the weekend of Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026. The competition has seen giant-killings and dramatic encounters, with Premier League and Championship clubs now knowing their fate for the next stage.

Why This Draw Matters

The FA Cup remains one of football’s most prestigious knockout competitions, offering clubs from across the English football pyramid a chance at glory. The final will be played at Wembley Stadium, London, on 16 May 2026, with the winners of the tournament earning a place in the 2026–27 UEFA Europa League. From sixth-tier Macclesfield to Premier League giants Manchester City, the fourth round draw represents dreams of Wembley and European qualification for 32 hopeful clubs.