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

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

The round date is very full of the FA Cup starting on Saturday 2 August with an additional preliminary round while the trophy and vas begin on Saturday 23 August.

2025/26 round date

The FA has also confirmed the date for the release of the club list received in the competition, exception and prize funds as Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Furthermore, the first withdrawal for each competition will be released on Friday 4 July 2025.

FA has not confirmed the time for this release.

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