FA Cup Round Dates – 2023/24

The FA have today confirmed the round dates for the FA Cup for the 2023/24 season. The date of the draw for the Extra Preliminary Round and the Preliminary Round haven’t been confirmed.

The lists of clubs accepted, round exemptions and prize funds for the 2023-24 season will be released on Friday 30 June.

National League Sides enter the draw in the Fourth Round Qualifying, EFL Leagues One and Two join the competition in the first round proper. The Championship and Premier League sides join in at the Third Round proper stage.

Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 5 August 2023
Preliminary Round – Saturday 19 August 2023
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 2 September 2023
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 16 September 2023
Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 30 September 2023
Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 14 October 2023
First Round Proper – Saturday 4 November 2023
Second Round Proper – Saturday 2 December 2023
Third Round Proper – Saturday 6 January 2024
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 27 January 2024
Fifth Round Proper – Wednesday 28 February 2024
Quarter-final – Saturday 16 March 2024
Semi-final – Saturday 20 April 2024
The Final – Saturday 25 May 2024