# 2026-2027 Cupa României tournament organization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-2027-cupa-romniei-tournament-organization > Updated: 2026-08-25T07:09:16.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2. The Romanian Football Federation has organized the 2026-2027 Cupa României tournament, which features 24 teams from the first, second, and third divisions divided into four groups. Following the initial group stage draw, which highlighted a Cluj derby between CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj, the federation announced the specific match schedule. The first group stage matches are set to occur between September 1 and September 3, 2026. Notable matchups in this stage include Universitatea Craiova against FC Bacău and FCSB against Campionii FC Argeș. Broadcasting arrangements have been established, with Digi Sport and Prima Sport scheduled to televise seven of the twelve matches, while the remaining games will be available via FRF TV. Some logistical adjustments were noted, such as the relocation of the Sporting Liești versus Dinamo București match to the Oțelul stadium in Galați to accommodate night-time broadcasting requirements. As the tournament approaches, ticket sales have commenced for the match between FC Argeș and FCSB, with priority access granted to season ticket holders. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Sports updates: ABA League schedules, Champions League draw, and Liga 1 news Major sports updates include U-BT Cluj-Napoca's ABA League schedule, the UEFA Champions League draw pots, and Dinamo București reaching the top of Liga 1 for the first time in 11 years. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cs-vlcea-1924-to-face-u-bt-cluj-napoca-in-preseason-basketball-tests ### 2026-08-20: Cupa României group stage draw features Cluj derby The 2026-2027 Cupa României group stage draw has been finalized, featuring 24 teams. Highlights include a Cluj derby in Group B and matches starting September 2. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-updates-cupa-orange-results-and-concordia-chiajna-victory --- Cite as: 2026-2027 Cupa României tournament organization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-2027-cupa-romniei-tournament-organization