FA Cup 2023-24: Round Dates Announced

Extra Preliminary Round

The Emirates FA Cup 2023-24 season will kick off with the Extra Preliminary Round on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Preliminary Round

The Preliminary Round draw took place on October 15, 2023, by Paul Parker and Jobi McAnuff. The round includes three teams from the National League North and the National League South.

First Round Draw

The First Round draw will be made on November 7, 2023. The round will feature 40 teams from League One and League Two, as well as the winners of the Preliminary Round.

Subsequent Rounds

The remaining rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will take place on the following dates:

• Second Round: December 3-4, 2023
• Third Round: January 7-8, 2024
• Fourth Round: January 28-29, 2024
• Fifth Round: March 4-5, 2024
• Sixth Round: March 18-19, 2024
• Semi-Finals: April 20-21, 2024
• Final: May 25, 2024

Conclusion

The Emirates FA Cup is the oldest and most prestigious cup competition in the world. The 2023-24 season promises to be another exciting campaign, with teams from all levels of the English football pyramid competing for a chance to lift the famous trophy at Wembley Stadium.