What time is FA Cup semi-final draw? Date, TV channel and radio details

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The FA Cup semi-final draw is set to take place this weekend

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, celebrates the 1-3 win with the traveling fans during the Emirates FA Cup 5th Round match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola and Man City will be looking to see off Liverpool in the FA Cup this weekend(Image: News Images/NurPhoto)

All you need to know about how to watch the FA Cup final semi-final draw:

  1. When the draw takes place: The FA Cup semi-final draw is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026. It will follow the conclusion of the final quarter-final tie between West Ham and Leeds at the London Stadium.
  2. Time of the draw: The draw is expected to begin at approximately 6.15pm, 15 minutes after full time at the London Stadium. However, this time may change if the preceding game goes to extra time or penalties after the allotted 90 minutes.
  3. Channel: The draw will be broadcast live across the United Kingdom on TNT Sports. The broadcaster holds the rights for the competition this season, showing the majority of fixtures.
  4. Live stream: The official Emirates FA Cup social media channels on X and Facebook will provide a live stream of the proceedings. Fans can also stream TNT Sports on mobile, tablet and laptop with a subscription.
  5. Radio coverage: Radio listeners can follow the drama as it unfolds on talkSPORT, which will be providing live coverage and instant reaction to the pairings. BBC Radio 5 Live will also be broadcasting the draw live, offering expert commentary and analysis from its seasoned sports reporting team.
  6. Quarter-final games: The FA Cup quarter-final clashes are Manchester City vs Liverpool and Chelsea vs Port Vale. Southampton vs Arsenal and the aforementioned West Ham vs Leeds United make up the remaining two games.
  7. How to watch: The first quarter-final between City and Liverpool starts at 11:30am on Saturday. Chelsea's meeting with Port Vale is later on the same day, with coverage from 4:30pm and Southampton vs Arsenal begins at 7:30pm. West Ham vs Leeds kicks off at 4:30pm and all ties will be live on TNT Sports.
  8. Semi-final dates: The last four will battle it out on April 25 and 26 at Wembley Stadium. All ties are set to be live on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max.
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