The Women's FA Cup 2026-27 is on its way. From the Preliminary Round in August 2026 all the way to the Final at Wembley in May 2027, here are all the dates you need for your diary.
Women's FA Cup 2026-27 round dates
| Round | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | 23 August 2026 | Sunday |
| First Round Qualifying | 6 September 2026 | Sunday |
| Second Round Qualifying | 20 September 2026 | Sunday |
| Third Round Qualifying | 4 October 2026 | Sunday |
| First Round Proper | 25 October 2026 | Sunday |
| Second Round Proper | 15 November 2026 | Sunday |
| Third Round Proper | 13 December 2026 | Sunday |
| Fourth Round Proper | 17 January 2027 | Sunday |
| Fifth Round Proper | 21 February 2027 | Sunday |
| Quarter Final | 21 March 2027 | Sunday |
| Semi Final | 11 April 2027 | Sunday |
| ⚽ Final | 15 May 2027 | Saturday |
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When is the Women's FA Cup Final 2027?
The Women's FA Cup Final 2027 takes place on Saturday 15 May 2027. Wembley Stadium is the traditional home of the final and one of the biggest days in the women's football calendar.
When does the Women's FA Cup 2026-27 start?
The Women's FA Cup 2026-27 gets underway with the Preliminary Round on Sunday 23 August 2026, just weeks before the WSL season kicks off on 4 September. It runs all the way through to May 2027, overlapping with the Women's World Cup in Brazil that summer.
Which teams enter the Women's FA Cup?
All WSL clubs enter at the First Round Proper stage in October. Lower division and grassroots clubs start earlier in the qualifying rounds, making the Women's FA Cup one of the most inclusive competitions in women's football.
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