FA Vase 2026/27

The 2026/27 FA Vase will begin on Saturday August 15th with the First Round Qualifying and end with the Final at Wembley on Sunday May 16th 2027.

35 of our 36 SCEFL sides have entered with just Bridon Ropes not in the competition.

Congratulations go to Minster, who play in the FA Vase for the first time in their history.

The draws for the early rounds will be released on Friday 3rd July.

Fisher will enter at the Second Round Proper stage. Faversham Strike Force, Snodland Town and Tunbridge Wells will enter at the First Round Proper stage.

Round dates

First Round Qualifying: Saturday 15 August 2026
Second Round Qualifying: Saturday 12 September 2026
First Round Proper: Saturday 10 October 2026
Second Round Proper: Saturday 31 October 2026
Third Round Proper: Saturday 28 November 2026
Fourth Round Proper: Saturday 9 January 2027
Fifth Round Proper: Saturday 6 February 2027
Sixth Round Proper: Saturday 6 March 2027
Semi Final: 1st Leg – Saturday 3 April 2027. 2nd Leg – Saturday 10 April 2027
Final: Sunday 16 May 2027

Prize Fund Payments

Round – Winning club – Losing club
First round qualifying  – £550  – £160
Second round qualifying – £725 – £225
First round – £825 – £250
Second round – £900 – £275
Third round – £1,125 – £350
Fourth round – £1,875 – £600
Fifth round – £2,250 – £725
Sixth round – £4,125 – £1,350
Semi-Final – £5,500 – £1,725
Final – £30,000 – £15,000