About Estonian Cup

The Estonian Cup is the main domestic knockout football tournament in Estonia. It was first held in 1938, with Sport Tallinn becoming the inaugural winner. After only two pre-war editions, the competition was interrupted due to World War II and the Soviet occupation, before being reintroduced in 1992 following Estonia’s regained independence.

The tournament follows a knockout format and includes clubs from different levels of the Estonian football pyramid, giving smaller teams a chance to compete against top-tier sides. The winner of the cup typically qualifies for European competitions, most recently earning a place in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.

In the modern era, the most successful clubs include FCI Levadia and FC Flora, both of which have won the trophy multiple times. Other notable winners include Narva Trans and Nõmme Kalju. The competition remains an important part of Estonian football, often producing dramatic finals and opportunities for clubs outside the top division to achieve success.