About Azerbaijan Cup

The Azerbaijan Cup is the main knockout football tournament in Azerbaijan, organized by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan. Founded in its modern form in 1992 after the country gained independence, it brings together clubs from different tiers of Azerbaijani football, with the winner earning qualification for European competitions such as the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The competition follows a knockout format involving teams from both the top-tier Azerbaijan Premier League and lower divisions. Lower-league clubs enter in earlier rounds, while top-flight teams join later stages, with two-legged ties used in the later rounds and a single-match final deciding the champion.

Historically, the cup traces its roots back to a similar tournament held during the Soviet era starting in 1936, though the modern competition has developed separately since independence. Clubs such as Qarabağ FK are among the most successful, reflecting their dominance in domestic football. Despite its importance, the tournament has generally attracted less public attention compared to the national league, leading organizers to experiment with formats to increase interest.