FA Cup quarter-final draw: Date and confirmed start time as West Ham given ball number 8
West Ham United are hoping to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2011 when they host Brentford on Monday evening.
The FA Cup has been relatively kind to the Hammers thus far, giving them games against QPR and Burton in the earlier rounds.
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However, West Ham versus Brentford will give Nuno Espirito Santo’s side a much sterner test as they look to reach the final eight.
Here’s everything you need to know about the FA Cup quarter-final draw, which West Ham will hope to play a part in.
FA Cup quarter-final draw date, start time and venue
The Football Association (FA) have confirmed that the draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place on Monday, 9 March, 2026.
It will take place at the London Stadium at approximately 7.05pm GMT, before West Ham play Brentford.
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How to watch FA Cup quarter-final draw for free
TV channel: The draw will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Supporters who are subscribed to TNT Sports will be able to watch via the Discovery+ website and app.
Free live stream: The FA have confirmed that the draw will be shown for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Confirmed ball numbers for FA Cup quarter final draw
Just like in the fifth round, West Ham have been given ball number eight.
Confirmed ball numbers for FA Cup quarter-final draw in full
1) Fulham or Southampton
2) Port Vale or Sunderland
3) Manchester City
4) Leeds United or Norwich City
5) Arsenal
6) Liverpool
7) Chelsea
8) West Ham United or Brentford
When the FA Cup quarter-finals will be played
The FA Cup quarter-finals will be played across the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April, 2026.
That comes just after the final international break of the domestic season and a little under a week before West Ham welcome Wolves in a huge Premier League game on Friday, 10 April, 2026.
