# 2026–27 Ziraat Turkish Cup organization

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> Updated: 2026-09-04T17:21:03.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has established the schedule and format for the 2026–27 Ziraat Turkish Cup. The tournament will utilize a straight-knockout format for all rounds except the semi-finals, which will be contested over two legs. The champion is set to earn a spot in the 2027 Turkish Super Cup and a direct slot in the 2027–28 UEFA Europa League play-off round.

Following the draw for the first elimination round held at the TFF Riva Hasan Doğan Camp and Training Facilities, the TFF announced the specific schedule for the opening matches. The first round, involving 20 teams from the Nesine 3. Lig and 20 amateur teams, is scheduled for September 15–17. Matchups include 1923 Afyonkarahisar vs. Ürgüpspor on September 15, and various games on September 16 involving Adanaspor, Yeni Malatyaspor, and Eskişehirspor. The round concludes on September 17 with matches such as Amasyaspor FK vs. Çankırıgücü and Orduspor 1967 vs. Torul Belediyespor.

The second round, occurring October 6–8, will include 33 teams from the Nesine 3. Lig and 9 teams from the Nesine 2. Lig. Entry points vary by club; for example, Fethiyespor enters in the second round, while Muğlaspor and Bodrum FK are scheduled to begin in the fourth elimination round in early December.

Major clubs from the Trendyol Süper Lig and 1. Lig will enter in subsequent stages. Alanyaspor, Eyüpspor, and Kasımpaşa join in the third round, followed by Samsunspor and Göztepe in the fourth. Top-tier clubs, including Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Başakşehir FK, and Trabzonspor, are scheduled to join in the fifth elimination round in mid-December.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Turkish Football Federation announces Ziraat Turkish Cup first round schedule

The Turkish Football Federation has released the match schedule and venues for the first qualifying round of the Ziraat Turkish Cup, scheduled for September 15–17.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-football-federation-announces-ziraat-turkish-cup-first-round-schedule

### 2026-08-27: Turkish Cup draw begins for regional football clubs

The Ziraat Turkish Cup first elimination round draw is underway, featuring Uzunköprüspor and determining the tournament paths for regional teams like Fethiyespor, Muğlaspor, and Bodrum FK.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-cup-draw-begins-for-regional-football-clubs

### 2026-08-20: Turkish Football Federation announces Ziraat Türkiye Kupası draw date

The Turkish Football Federation will hold the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası first elimination round draw on August 27, outlining the tournament's multi-stage progression for amateur and professional clubs.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-football-federation-announces-ziraat-trkiye-kupas-draw-date

### 2026-08-05: Turkish Football Federation sets 2026‑27 Turkish Cup dates

The TFF set the 2026‑27 Turkish Cup schedule, with a single‑match knockout format, a final on 29 May 2027, flexible fifth‑round dates, and a two‑leg semi‑final. Konyaspor enters in round 4; the winner secures a

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-football-federation-sets-202627-turkish-cup-dates

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