FA Cup final set for May 17, 2025 as competition format changes
sportingnews.com — January 9, 2025, 02:00 PM UTC
The 2024/25 FA Cup will not have replay games from the first round onward, a change that has drawn criticism from lower-league teams. This alteration aims to increase competition as Premier League teams join in the third round. The FA Cup final is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. The kickoff time is not yet confirmed but is expected to be around 3 p.m. local time, similar to previous years. The competition's schedule includes various rounds starting from August 2024, with the third round set for January 11, 2025. The semifinals will take place on April 26, 2025, before the final.