Are the 2024/25 FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley?

The FA Cup has encountered numerous changes in recent years, and it has begged the question as to whether the venue of the semi-finals should be moved away from Wembley.

We take a look at where the 2024/25 FA Cup semi-finals will take place.

History of FA Cup semi-finals

The semi-finals of the FA Cup have been contested at a neutral ground since the inaugural edition in 1872, with Kennington Oval, now utilised as a cricket ground, hosting the first semi-final between Royal Engineers and Crystal Palace.

It wasn't until 2008 that the new Wembley Stadium would become the home of the FA Cup semi-final, and this has remained the case ever since.

Where will the 2024/25 FA Cup semi-finals be held?

The 2024/25 FA Cup semi-finals will once again be held at Wembley Stadium.

Before 2008, the likes of Old Trafford, Villa Park and Elland Road hosted the penultimate stage in the competition, and the debate to reintroduce a neutral venue away from Wembley is likely to continue, often proving a costly day for the travelling fans.

Why are the FA Cup semi-finals played at Wembley?

The initial reason for hosting the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley back in 2008 was to allow the FA to recoup some of the costs of rebuilding the stadium, but many have contested that, 17 years later, the stage should be saved for the final.