When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, confirmed ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for quarter-finals | OneFootball

16 will soon become eight as trip to Wembley approaches

The FA Cup quarter-finals take place this weekend.

This year’s FA Cup looks very open indeed. Heavy hitters like Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all out of the competition already and while big clubs do remain in the mix, perhaps more of the unfancied teams have genuine hopes of reaching Wembley.

Holders Manchester United remain difficult to trust, while the same can be said of this version of Manchester City.

With that in mind, the likes of Crystal Palace, Fulham, Wolves, Newcastle and Aston Villa can start dreaming, along with fellow Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Bournemouth and Brighton.

Giant-killers Plymouth cannot be discounted, while Millwall, Burnley and Cardiff could yet reach the final eight.

With that in mind, here’s a look at all you need to know about the FA Cup quarter-final draw.

When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?

The FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place on Sunday 2 March, 2025.

It takes place at Old Trafford and will be conducted by Dennis Irwin and Danny Murphy after the conclusion of the fifth-round tie between Manchester United and Fulham.

Where to watch FA Cup quarter-final draw

TV channel: The draw will be broadcast for free on BBC One.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch via the BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer and the FA Cup’s official social media channels.

LIVE coverage: Follow the draw live with Standard Sport’s dedicated blog!

When will the FA Cup quarter-finals take place?

The FA Cup quarter-finals will be played across the weekend of Saturday 29 March, 2025.

FA Cup quarter-final confirmed ball numbers

1 – Preston or Burnley

2 – Aston Villa or Cardiff

3 – Crystal Palace or Millwall

4 – Manchester United or Fulham

5 – Newcastle or Brighton

6 – Bournemouth or Wolves

7 – Man City or Plymouth

8 – Nottingham Forest or Ipswich