About Kosovar Cup

The Kosovar Cup is the main national knockout football competition in Kosovo, organized by the Football Federation of Kosovo. Established in 1991, it brings together clubs from different levels of the domestic football system, including top-tier and lower-division teams. The tournament follows a knockout format, where teams compete in single-elimination rounds until a winner is determined.

The competition has a complex history shaped by political developments in the region. During the 1990s, it operated within a parallel football structure outside official systems, and some editions were not held due to the Kosovo War. After the conflict, the cup was re-established under international administration and gradually became a stable annual tournament, continuing after Kosovo’s declaration of independence in 2008.

The winner of the Kosovar Cup earns qualification to European competitions, currently entering the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. Over the years, clubs such as Prishtina have been particularly successful, holding the record for the most titles. The tournament plays an important role in Kosovo’s football development, offering smaller clubs a chance to compete nationally and gain international exposure.