The FA have today confirmed the round dates for FA Competitions for the 2025/26 season.

The Emirates FA Cup will commence with the Extra Preliminary Round Qualifying on Saturday 2nd August, with the subsequent rounds of the qualifying stage being:

Preliminary Round Qualifying – Saturday 16th August 2025

First Round Qualifying – Saturday 30th August 2025

Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 13th September 2025

Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 27th September 2025

Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 11th October 2025

The Buildbase FA Trophy will commence with the Preliminary Round Qualifying on Saturday 23rd August, with the subsequent rounds being played as follows:

First Round Qualifying – Saturday 6th September 2025

Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 20th September 2025

Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 4th October 2025

First Round Proper – Saturday 25th October 2025

Second Round Proper – Saturday 15th November 2025

Third Round Proper – Saturday 13th December 2025

Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 10th January 2026

Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 31st January 2026

Sixth Round Proper – Saturday 28th February 2026

Semi Final – Saturday 28th March 2026

Final – Saturday 17th May 2026

The FA are expected to release the draws for the first two rounds of each competition on Friday 4th July 2025.