# Malaysian Piala FA 2026-2027 tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysian-piala-fa-2026-2027-tournament
> Updated: 2026-08-31T16:53:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The draw for the 36th edition of the 2026-2027 Piala FA round of 16 has been completed. The lineup consists of 16 clubs, including 12 teams from the Unifi Liga Super and four clubs from the Liga A1 Semi Pro: Kedah FA, Perak FA, UM Damansara United, and Kelantan City FC.

Defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) are scheduled to face UM Damansara United, while Kuching City FC will play Kelantan Red Warrior FC. Other matchups include Sabah FC against Selangor FC, DPMM FC against Terengganu FC, and Melaka FC against Penang FC. The tournament format employs two-legged ties for the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, leading to a single final match in January 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: FA Cup 2026-27 first qualifying round preview

The FA Cup 2026-27 first qualifying round introduces 88 Step Three clubs into the competition, featuring several debutants and high-stakes matchups for non-league sides.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fa-cup-2026-27-first-qualifying-round-preview

### 2026-08-24: Piala FA 2026-2027 round of 16 draw features 16 clubs

The 2026-2027 Piala FA round of 16 draw features 16 clubs, including defending champions JDT and Kuching City FC, with matches scheduled to begin this September.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piala-fa-2026-2027-round-of-16-draw-features-16-clubs

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Cite as: Malaysian Piala FA 2026-2027 tournament. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malaysian-piala-fa-2026-2027-tournament