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2024–25 FA Cup
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The 2024–25 FA Cup is the 144th season of the Football Association Challenge Cup, the oldest football tournament in the world. It is sponsored by Emirates and known as the Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes. The FA Cup is the main domestic cup competition for men's football teams in England.
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Football Association Challenge Cup | |
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![]() Wembley Stadium will host the final on 17 May 2025 | |
Tournament details | |
Country | England Wales |
Dates | 2 November 2024 – 17 May 2025[1] |
Teams | 745[2] 653 (qualifying competition) 124 (main competition incl. 32 qualifiers) |
Defending champions | Manchester United |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 148 |
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The qualifying competition will begin on 3 August 2024, with the tournament proper starting on 2 November 2024. The final will be played at Wembley Stadium, London, on 17 May 2025.