About Ukrainian Cup

The Ukrainian Cup is the main national knockout football competition in Ukraine and has been organized by the Ukrainian Association of Football since 1992. Created after Ukraine gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the tournament brings together clubs from different levels of the Ukrainian football system. It serves as one of the country’s most important football competitions alongside the national league.

The competition is played in a knockout format where teams face elimination after losing a match or series of matches, depending on the season's rules. Throughout its history, the format has changed several times, with variations in the number of participating teams and competition stages. Since the 2003–04 season, the winner of the Ukrainian Cup has also earned the right to compete in the Ukrainian Super Cup against the national league champion.

Over the years, the Ukrainian Cup has produced memorable finals and fierce rivalries, particularly involving clubs such as Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv. Shakhtar has become the competition’s most successful club with numerous titles, helping establish the tournament as a significant part of Ukrainian football culture. Despite challenges caused by national circumstances, the competition continues to play an important role in the country's football landscape.