The 2026 Nike FC Cup is heading into the business end of the competition, with the Round 5 draw set to take place tonight.
The draw will be streamed live on the Football Victoria YouTube Channel from 6pm on Monday, May 18, as the remaining clubs learn their path through the Round of 16.
Round 5 will feature 16 clubs from the NPL, VPL and Veto State League Women competitions battling it out for a place in the Quarter Finals, with anticipation building as the competition edges closer to Finals football.
Below are the allocated draw ball numbers for each club.
Clubs are also advised of the following competition conditions:
• All venues hosting fixtures played midweek or after 3:30pm must have Football Victoria-approved lighting
• The 50km travel regulation will no longer apply for the remainder of the competition
• All proposed fixtures will remain subject to the 72-hour rule surrounding regular season fixtures involving participating clubs
• All fixture dates and kick-off times will remain at the discretion of Football Victoria
To assist clubs with planning ahead, the potential fixture dates for the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Cup Finals have also been confirmed below.
Further information regarding each round will be communicated directly to participating clubs in due course.