About Cypriot Cup

The Cypriot Cup is the main national knockout football competition in Cyprus, organized annually by the Cyprus Football Association. It was first established in the 1934–35 season, the same year the CFA was founded, making it one of the oldest football competitions in the country. It is considered the second most important domestic tournament after the Cypriot First Division.

The competition is open mainly to clubs from the Cypriot First and Second Divisions, with the format being a single-elimination knockout tournament. Over the years, its structure has changed, but the modern version typically includes multiple rounds leading to a final played at a neutral venue, often the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The winner is awarded the national cup title and also qualifies for UEFA European competitions, most commonly the Europa League or Europa Conference League.

Historically, the Cypriot Cup has been dominated by a few major clubs, with APOEL being the most successful team in the competition’s history. Other traditional winners include Omonia, Anorthosis, AEL Limassol, and Apollon Limassol. The tournament is known for producing surprises and memorable runs from underdog teams, making it an important and highly competitive part of Cypriot football culture.