FA Cup fifth-round draw: Date, teams and how to watch

With the FA Cup fourth round underway, the fifth-round draw is approaching as 32 teams are whittled down to a final 16. Big clubs will be keen to avoid the fate of Manchester United and Tottenham, who were knocked out in the previous round. The FA has yet to confirm a precise date and time for the draw.

It is usually held during coverage of the final matchday, which in this case would be Monday February 16, 2026, and typically takes place before or after a live game — on that day Macclesfield play Brentford. Details will be updated once the draw date and time are confirmed.

The draw is likely to be streamed for free on the official FA Cup YouTube channel and the competition's social platforms. In the UK it should be shown on TNT Sports, while ESPN+ is expected to stream it in the USA.

United Kingdom, United States, Macclesfield, Brentford

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