The 2023-24 FA Cup: All You Need to Know

The Oldest Football Tournament in the World

The FA Cup is the oldest football tournament in the world, dating back to 1871. The 2022-23 season was the 142nd edition of the competition, and the 2023-24 season will be the 143rd.

The 2023 FA Cup Final

The 2023 FA Cup Final was held on Saturday, May 19, 2023, at Wembley Stadium in London. Manchester United defeated Newcastle United 2-0 to win the trophy.

The 2023-24 FA Cup

The 2023-24 FA Cup will begin on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with the Extra Preliminary Round. The Preliminary Round will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The First Round Proper will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2023.

The Emirates FA Cup Final will be held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Emirates Sponsorship

The FA Cup is sponsored by Emirates, an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The sponsorship deal began in 2015 and is set to expire in 2024.

Round Dates

The following is a list of the round dates for the 2023-24 FA Cup:

• Extra Preliminary Round - Saturday, August 5, 2023
• Preliminary Round - Saturday, August 19, 2023
• First Round Proper - Saturday, November 5, 2023
• Second Round Proper - Saturday, December 3, 2023
• Third Round Proper - Saturday, January 7, 2024
• Fourth Round Proper - Saturday, January 28, 2024
• Fifth Round Proper - Saturday, March 4, 2024
• Quarter-Finals - Saturday, March 18, 2024
• Semi-Finals - Saturday, April 22, 2024
• Final - Saturday, May 25, 2024