About Slovenian Football Cup

The Slovenian Football Cup is the main knockout football competition in Slovenia and the second most important domestic tournament after the national league championship. It was founded in 1991 after Slovenia gained independence and the breakup of Yugoslavia. The competition has become an essential part of Slovenian football, offering clubs from different levels of the football pyramid a chance to compete for silverware.

The tournament has undergone several format changes throughout its history. In recent years, participation expanded significantly, allowing a larger number of clubs from across Slovenia to enter through preliminary rounds. Matches are played in a knockout format, where teams compete in single-game eliminations, creating opportunities for lower-division sides to challenge stronger opponents and produce surprising results.

Many clubs have left their mark on the competition, with Maribor becoming the most successful team in the cup’s history. Other clubs such as Olimpija, Koper, Celje, and Gorica have also enjoyed success over the years. The Slovenian Football Cup remains known for its unpredictability and dramatic moments, while also giving clubs a route into European competitions and greater national recognition.