Key dates for 2025/26 FA Cup, Trophy and Vase released

The Football Association has confirmed a series of key dates around the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The round dates are out in full with the FA Cup kicking off on Saturday 2nd August with the Extra Preliminary Round while the Trophy and Vase begin on Saturday 23rd August.

2025/26 round dates

The FA has also confirmed dates for release of the list of clubs accepted into the competitions, exemptions and the prize funds as Thursday 26th June 2025.

Subsequently the first draws for each competition will be released on Friday 4th July 2025.

The FA have not confirmed times for these releases.

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