About Latvijas kauss

The Latvian Football Cup is the main knockout tournament in Latvian football, founded in 1937 as a successor to the earlier Riga Football Cup. It brings together clubs from different levels of the Latvian football system in a single-elimination format, where teams compete in one-off matches to progress through each round. The winner of the competition typically qualifies for European tournaments, giving the cup both domestic and international importance.

During the periods of Soviet and Nazi German occupation, the role of the cup changed significantly. Under Soviet rule, it functioned as a qualification pathway for the Soviet Cup, integrating Latvian football into a broader system. Despite wartime disruptions, the tournament was still organized at times, including a full edition held in 1943 during the German occupation.

After Latvia regained independence in 1991, the competition was re-established as a key part of the national football structure. In the modern era, it has grown into a large tournament featuring dozens of teams, with clubs like Skonto and Ventspils among the most successful. Today, the Latvian Football Cup remains an important competition that promotes football development across the country while offering smaller clubs the chance to compete against top-tier teams.