About ÖFB-Cup

The Austrian Cup (ÖFB-Cup) is the main domestic knockout competition in Austrian football, organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). It was first held in the 1918–19 season, making it one of the oldest football competitions in the country. The tournament follows a single-elimination format and is open to clubs from different levels of the Austrian football system, allowing lower-division teams to compete against top-tier sides.

Throughout its history, the competition has experienced several interruptions and changes. It was suspended during the period of the Anschluss between 1939 and 1945, when Austrian football was integrated into the German system, and later between 1950 and 1958 due to declining interest. Despite these disruptions, the cup regained importance over time and became a key part of Austrian football, often producing surprising results and underdog victories.

In the modern era, the Austrian Cup features 64 teams and runs from summer to spring, culminating in a final that determines the winner. One of its main attractions is that the champion qualifies for European competitions, typically the UEFA Europa League, making it a crucial opportunity for clubs outside the league title race. Historically, Austria Wien is the most successful club in the competition, highlighting the cup’s long-standing prestige in Austrian football.