West Ham United are hoping to book a first FA Cup semi-final in 20 years on Sunday.
Indeed, West Ham United play Leeds in an FA Cup quarter-final, a game that both teams have realistic hope of winning.
The Hammers, of course, have already beaten Premier League opposition on their way to the final eight in the form of Brentford. Leeds, meanwhile, have only played Championship teams.
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Though their league campaign might be more important, the FA Cup has proven important in raising West Hamโs confidence levels this season and a trip to Wembley would hardly be a bad thing despite their ongoing survival bid.
With that in mind, hereโs all you need to know about the draw for the FA Cup semi-finals.
Date, start time and venue for FA Cup semi-final draw
The draw for the semi-finals of the FA Cup will take place after West Ham United play Leeds on Sunday, 5 April, 2026 at 4:30pm BST.
It will be held at the London Stadium and will be conducted by pundit Ally McCoist.
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Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the match during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between West Ham United and Brentford on March 9, 2026 in London, England.
The draw is likely to take place around 15 minutes after full-time. West Ham against Leeds will use extra-time and a penalty shootout as normal if there is no winner in regulation time.
How to watch FA Cup semi-final draw for free
TV channel: Supporters will be able to watch on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers to TNT Sports will be able to watch a live stream on HBO Max.
Free live stream: The Football Association (FA) have confirmed that the draw will also be shown on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Supporters can also discuss the draw on TalkingPoints! Sign up here for free to join thousands of supporters in a community to discuss everything about the club.
Confirmed ball numbers for FA Cup semi-final draw
West Ham or Leeds have been handed ball number four.
Confirmed ball numbers in full
1 โ Southampton or Arsenal
2 โ Chelsea or Port Vale
Jarrod Bowen celebrates during West Ham United v Brentford - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round
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3 โ Manchester City or Liverpool
4 โ West Ham United or Leeds United
When will the FA Cup semi-finals be played?
The FA Cup semi-finals are scheduled to take place across the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, 2026.
If West Ham do progress into the final four, their Premier League game against Everton on Saturday 25 April would need to move.
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