(Introduction): The Australia Cup is the nation’s premier knockout football tournament, creating a unique bridge between the grassroots of the sport and the professional elite. Formerly known as the FFA Cup, the competition’s magic lies in its open-draw format, pitting amateur and semi-professional clubs from across Australia’s states and territories against the giants of the A-League Men.
This structure provides a national stage for local heroes and delivers thrilling “David vs Goliath” encounters every season. Beyond the domestic glory and the coveted trophy, the Australia Cup holds strategic importance, granting its winner a qualification spot in the preliminary rounds of the AFC Champions League 2, offering a direct pathway onto the continental stage.
Official Fixtures & Results
For the most up-to-date fixtures, results, and standings for the current tournament, please visit the official competition page:
https://www.australiacup.com.au
Our Commitment to a Deeper Story
The full, in-depth ‘Gateway Guide’ and our comprehensive, week-to-week narrative coverage for the Australia Cup will launch at the start of the next edition of the tournament, covering the story from the very first round. Stay tuned for what will be the most authoritative guide to the competition in existence.