Woman FA Cup semi-final draw: Full Fixture, Dates, Kickoff Times, Venue, How To Watch

The Adobe Women's FA Cup reaches the semi-final stage with two mouth-watering ties featuring three Women's Super League teams and one Championship side. Defending champions Chelsea are looking to reach their sixth final in seven years, while the other tie offers a chance for an underdog story.

When is Woman FA Cup Semi-Final?

The semi-finals will take place on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Both matches are scheduled for a 14:00 BST kick-off (subject to final confirmation).


Where is Woman FA Cup Semi-Final?

Chelsea vs Manchester City — Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames  

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion — Prenton Park, Birkenhead

Woman FA Cup Semi-Final Draw

The semi-final draw has resulted in the following matchups:

Chelsea vs Manchester City  

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Women's FA Cup Semi-Finals 2026 – Start Times?

Fixtures:Chelsea vs Manchester City – Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames → 14:00 BST

Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion – Prenton Park, Birkenhead → 14:00 BST

How to Watch Woman FA Cup Semi-Final?

United Kingdom:  Live on TNT Sports and Channel 4  

Streaming: HBO Max app (TNT Sports) and Channel 4 streaming service

United States:  ESPN+ (via ESPN Select)

Australia:  Stan Sport

International:  Select matches may be available on the official Adobe Women's FA Cup YouTube channel.

This is the first season under a new stand-alone broadcast deal for the competition. 

woman FA Cup 2026 Semi-Final Draw – Ball Numbers

The semi-final draw was conducted on Monday, 6 April 2026. Here are the ball numbers assigned to the four teams:

Ball 1: Liverpool  

Ball 2: Chelsea  

Ball 3: Brighton & Hove Albion  

Ball 4: Manchester City (or Birmingham City before the quarter-final was completed)

What is the woman FA Cup prize money, full prize fund breakdown for every round. 

Prize Money by Round

Preliminary Round: Winner £600 | Loser £150  

First Round Qualifying: Winner £1,800 | Loser £450  

Second Round Qualifying: Winner £3,000 | Loser £750  

Third Round Qualifying: Winner £4,000 | Loser £1,000  

First Round Proper: Winner £6,000 | Loser £1,500  

Second Round Proper: Winner £8,000 | Loser £2,000  

Third Round Proper: Winner £35,000 | Loser £9,000  

Fourth Round Proper: Winner £54,000 | Loser £13,000  

Fifth Round Proper: Winner £80,000 | Loser £20,000  

Quarter-Final: Winner £90,000 | Loser £22,500  

Semi-Final: Winner £160,000 | Loser £40,000  

Final Runner-up: £108,000

Final Winner: £430,000  

Key Information

The total prize fund for the entire 2025-26 competition is approximately £6.1 million. 

Prize money rises sharply once the big Women's Super League teams enter at the Third Round Proper.

The champions will take home £430,000 for winning the final at Wembley Stadium.

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