Guide to the Quarter-Finals draw in the 2024-25 FA Cup as teams move one step closer towards the title.
Following early exits of several big teams, the Quarter-Finals draw promises to be wide open with potentially two 21st-centruy winners left in the hat if defending champions, Manchester United win their fifth-round tie, whilst some of the teams left will be chasing their first FA Cup title.
Now here is a guide to everything that you need to know about the Quarter-Final draw in 2024-25 FA Cup.
When is the Quarter-Finals Round Draw?
The Quarter-Finals draw will take place on Sunday 2 March at the conclusion of Manchester United’s fifth-round tie against Fulham at Old Trafford, live on BBC One in the UK.
Kelly Somers will host the draw which is being conducted by Dennis Irwin and Danny Murphy.
How Many Teams will Feature in Quarter-Finals Draw?
A total of nine teams will feature in the draw because Nottingham Forest’s fifth-round tie against Ipswich won’t be played ahead of the draw, as that tie will be instead played on Monday 3 March.
| Ball Number | Team |
| 1 | Preston North End |
| 2 | Aston Villa |
| 3 | Crystal Palace |
| 4 | Manchester United/Fulham |
| 5 | Newcastle/Brighton |
| 6 | Bournemouth |
| 7 | Manchester City |
| 8 | Nottingham Forest/Ipswich |
When are the Quarter-Finals Taking Place?
Quarter-Final ties will be played across the weekend of 29-30 March live across BBC and ITV in the UK, with winners receiving £450,000 of prize money plus a place in the Semi-Finals.
