About Liechtenstein Cup

The Liechtenstein Football Cup is the main domestic football competition in Liechtenstein, founded in 1945 and organized annually by the Liechtenstein Football Association. Since the country does not have a national league, the cup serves as the only official domestic tournament. The winner qualifies for the UEFA Conference League, making it the sole pathway for Liechtenstein clubs to participate in European competitions.

The competition has a unique structure due to the small number of clubs in the country. Only seven main clubs exist, but their reserve and even third teams are also allowed to participate, creating a larger tournament field. These teams compete in the Swiss league system during the regular season, so the national cup is the only time they face each other domestically. The format includes knockout rounds, and in some cases, teams from the same club can play against each other.

Historically, the competition has been dominated by FC Vaduz, which has won the cup dozens of times and is by far the most successful club in Liechtenstein. Because of this dominance and the country’s small football structure, the tournament is highly predictable but still essential for maintaining a national football identity. Today, the Liechtenstein Football Cup remains a unique example in European football, combining domestic tradition with integration into a foreign league system.