FA Cup quarter-final draw date, time, TV channel and free live stream

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The FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place before the end of the fifth-round fixtures

The FA Cup will soon be cut to just eight teams(Image: Morgan Harlow - The FA, The FA via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the FA Cup quarter-final draw

1. When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?: The draw will take place on Monday, March 9. This continues the long-standing tradition of holding the draw before the final fixture of the current round to help generate interest for the upcoming fixtures.
2. When does the draw begin?: It will happen before the final fifth-round match between West Ham United and Brentford, which gets underway at 8pm. Fans only concerned about the draw can tune in for 7:05pm.
3. UK TV channel: It will be shown live on TNT Sports 1. As the main broadcaster for this stage, they will present the live segment as part of their coverage of the Monday night game.
4. How to tune in while on the go: Streaming alternatives are accessible through the discovery+ app and website. Subscribers can view the draw live on mobile devices, tablets, or smart TVs, guaranteeing they won't miss a moment of the excitement while on the move.
5. Free streaming option: A free-to-air live stream is usually made available on the official YouTube channels of both TNT Sports Football and The Emirates FA Cup. This enables supporters without a paid subscription to witness the balls being drawn alongside the TNT TV broadcast.
6. When the games will take place: The quarter-final matches are planned for the weekend of Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5. Last season, two quarter-final fixtures were played on each day, with exact times and dates confirmed in the days after the draw.
7. How many teams will be chosen?: There will be eight balls in the hat representing the winners of the fifth-round ties. Because the draw happens before the final match ends on Monday, one ball will represent 'West Ham United or Brentford.'
8. How much will teams earn?: Winners of the quarter-final ties will receive £477,000. This is a major incentive for clubs, especially those from lower divisions looking to fund stadium improvements or new signings.
9. Draw seed rules: The draw is unseeded, meaning any of the remaining eight teams can be drawn against each other. This lack of restriction often leads to high-profile clashes between Premier League giants taking place.
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