The FA yesterday announced the dates for the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy.

The Emirates FA Cup

Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 8 August 2026

Preliminary Round – Saturday 22 August 2026

First Round Qualifying – Saturday 5 September 2026

Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 19 September 2026

Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 3 October 2026

Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 17 October 2026

First Round Proper – Saturday 7 November 2026

Second Round Proper – Saturday 5 December 2026

Third Round Proper – Saturday 9 January 2027

Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 13 February 2027

Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 6 March 2027

Quarter Final – Saturday 3 April 2027

Semi Final – Saturday 24 April 2027

Final – Saturday 22 May 202

The Isuzu FA Trophy

Preliminary Round – Saturday 15 August 2026

First Round Qualifying – Saturday 29 August 2026

Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 12 September 2026

Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 26 September 2026

First Round Proper – Saturday 24 October 2026

Second Round Proper – Saturday 14 November 2026

Third Round Proper – Saturday 12 December 2026

Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 16 January 2027

Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 6 February 2027

Sixth Round Proper – Saturday 6 March 2027

Semi Final – Saturday 3 April 2027

Final – Sunday 16 May 2027

Some dates for your diary

Friday 26th June 2026 – The FA will release details of all clubs accepted into each competition, list of clubs receiving byes and the prize fund.

Friday 3rd July 2026 – The FA will release the draws for the initial two rounds of each competition