About Serbian Cup

The Serbian Cup is the national knockout football competition in Serbia, established in 2006 after the dissolution of the state union between Serbia and Montenegro. Organized by the Football Association of Serbia, it serves as the country’s primary cup tournament and gives its winner a place in European competition qualification. The tournament succeeded earlier cup competitions that existed during the Yugoslav and Serbia and Montenegro eras.

The competition introduced a new identity after Serbia became independent, including a newly designed trophy selected through a contest at Belgrade’s Art College. The winning design, inspired by Serbian history and Orthodox traditions, became a symbolic part of the tournament. The first Serbian Cup final took place in 2007, when Red Star defeated Vojvodina and became the inaugural champion of the independent competition.

Since its creation, the Serbian Cup has been dominated by the country’s biggest clubs, especially Red Star and Partizan. Red Star has become the most successful club in the competition, while several other teams such as Vojvodina, Čukarički, and Jagodina have also achieved memorable victories. Over time, the tournament has remained an important part of Serbian football by offering both domestic prestige and a pathway to European football.