About Belarusian Cup

The Belarusian Cup is the main national knockout football competition in Belarus, organized by the Football Federation of Belarus. It was established in 1992 following the country’s independence and runs annually alongside the league system. The tournament features a wide range of teams, including clubs from the top three professional divisions as well as amateur sides that qualify through regional competitions, making it one of the most inclusive football events in the country.

The competition follows a single-elimination format, typically consisting of several rounds, with later stages such as the quarter-finals and semi-finals often played over two legs. Unlike the domestic league, the Belarusian Cup uses a fall–spring schedule, with matches starting in one year and concluding the next. The final is traditionally held in May and has been played at various venues across Belarus since 2013.

Winning the Belarusian Cup provides clubs with an important opportunity to compete in European tournaments, currently granting qualification to the UEFA Europa Conference League. Over the years, clubs like BATE Borisov have been among the most successful, while recent editions have seen winners such as Neman Grodno, reflecting a competitive and evolving domestic football scene.