Chelsea Women have learned the key dates for the 2026/27 Women’s FA Cup, giving Sonia Bompastor’s side an early calendar marker for next season.
Chelsea are six-time winners of the Women’s FA Cup, but their latest run ended at the semi-final stage last season against eventual winners Manchester City.
That makes the calendar more than admin. It sets the frame for a competition Chelsea will expect to attack seriously after falling short of another Wembley push in 2025/26.
Why The FA Cup Dates Matter For Chelsea
The Women’s FA Cup begins with the preliminary round on Sunday 23 August 2026, but Chelsea enter with the other WSL sides in the fourth round.
Chelsea’s first match is scheduled for Sunday 17 January 2027, with the final set for Saturday 15 May 2027 at Wembley.
ReadChelsea has already covered how Chelsea Women’s Cherry Red Records Stadium agreement gives the club a clear domestic cup base from next season.
That matters because early clarity helps with squad planning, rotation and the balance between cup football and league priorities.
Bompastor’s side will not be judged in June, but supporters can already circle the competition as a response point.
Chelsea’s standard in this tournament is not simply participation. It is reaching the late rounds and turning pressure matches into silverware chances.
After last season’s semi-final exit, the 2026/27 FA Cup now offers Chelsea another route to reassert their domestic authority.
