2025–26 Swiss Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Date | 15 August 2025 – 24 May 2026 |
| Teams | 64 |
| Defending champions | FC Basel |
The 2025–26 Swiss Cup is the 101st edition of the Swiss Cup, the premier annual association football cup for clubs in Switzerland.
Overview
Participating teams
64 teams participate in the Swiss Cup.[1] They come from across the three levels of the Swiss football pyramid:
- The 21 eligible members of the Swiss Football League are automatically entered
- Twelve from the Super League
- Nine teams from the Challenge League[a]
- 17 teams can qualify from the First League (Promotion League and 1. Liga)[b]
- Seven top ranked eligible teams of 2023–24 Swiss Promotion League[a]
- Ten 1. Liga Classic teams qualified through the qualifying tournament[2]
- 25 teams can qualify from the Amateur League
- Nine 2. Liga Interregional teams qualified through the qualifying tournament[3]
- 16 teams from the 13 regional football associations (regional associations of Bern-Jura, Zürich and Eastern Switzerland[c] have two participants)
- Final spot is awarded to the winner of the Suva Fairplay Trophy, awarded to the fairest football club of the last season
| Super League 12 teams |
Challenge League 9 teams |
Promotion League 7 teams |
1. Liga 11 teams |
2. Liga Interregional 10 teams |
2. Liga 12 teams |
3. Liga/4. Liga 3 teams |
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Source: [5]
Schedule
The following table shows the scheduling of the individual rounds of the competitions:
| Round | Match date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 (round of 64) | 15–17 August 2025 |
| Round 2 (round of 32) | 19–21 September 2025 |
| Round 3 (round of 16) | 2–4 December 2025 |
| Round 4 (quarter-finals) | 3–5 February 2026 |
| Round 5 (semi-finals) | 18–19 April 2026 |
| Round 6 (final) | 24 May 2026 |
Source: [1]
Format
All rounds are drawn following the conclusion of the previous round. All participating teams enter the tournament in round 1. Matchup restrictions apply in the first two rounds:[1]
- In Round 1, clubs of the Swiss Football League (SL and ChL) cannot be drawn against each other. Furthermore, matchups are regionally drawn.
- In Round 2, teams of the Swiss Super League cannot be drawn against each other.
- From Round 3 onward, no more matchup restrictions apply.
The competitor of the lower league[e] has home ground advantage in all rounds except the final, if applicable.
Results
First round
The first round was drawn on 30 June 2025.[6] Teams' league is indicated in brackets.[e]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| FC Perlen-Buchrain (2) | 0–3 | FC Luzern (SL) |
| FC Volketswil (3) | 0–8 | FC Rapperswil-Jona (ChL) |
| FC Wettswil-Bonnstetten (1) | 0–2 | FC Zürich (SL) |
| FC Ajoie-Monterri (2I) | 0–2 | FC Sion (SL) |
| FC Walenstadt (3) | 0–13 | FC St. Gallen (SL) |
| FC Romanshorn (2) | 2–4 | FC Altstätten (2I) |
| FC La Sarraz-Eclépens (1) | 1–4 | FC Grand-Saconnex (PL) |
| FC Lommiswil (2) | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | FC Prishtina Bern (1) |
| FC Stade-Payerne (1) | 1–3 | Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) |
| SC Kriens (PL) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | FC Wil (ChL) |
| Zug 94 (1) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) 5–4 (p) |
FC Mendrisio (1) |
| FC Veyrier Sports (2) | 0–2 | FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy (ChL) |
| FC Härkingen (2I) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | FC Schaffhausen (PL) |
| FC Morbio (2) | 2–1 | FC Gossau (2I) |
| FC Le Communal Sport Le Locle (2) | 2–1 | FC Saxon Sports (2) |
| FC Vernier (2I) | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | FC Echallens (1) |
| Signal FC Bernex-Confignon (2I) | 0–3 (a.e.t.) | Étoile Carouge FC (ChL) |
| SV Schaffhausen (1) | 0–5 | FC Winterthur (SL) |
| FC Diaspora (2) | 2–3 | Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (ChL) |
| FC Breitenbach (2) | 0–5 | FC Bosna Neuchâtel (2I) |
| FC Unterstrass (2) | 4–4 (a.e.t.) 4–2 (p) |
FC Klingnau (2I) |
| SC Nebikon (4) | 0–4 | AC Bellinzona (ChL) |
| FC Wohlen (1) | 1–3 | FC Aarau (ChL) |
| FC Biel-Bienne (PL) | 1–6 | FC Basel (SL) |
| FC Azzurri Bienne (2) | 0–8 | FC Concordia Basel (1) |
| SC Cham (PL) | 3–2 | FC Lugano (SL) |
| FC La Tour/Le Pâquier (2) | 0–4 | FC Stade Nyonnais (ChL) |
| FC Dardania Lausanne (2I) | 0–5 | Servette FC (SL) |
| Vevey-Sports (PL) | 1–2 | FC Lausanne-Sport (SL) |
| FC Courtételle (1) | 1–4 | BSC Young Boys (SL) |
| FC Breitenrain (PL) | 1–0 | FC Thun (SL) |
| FC Lachen/Altendorf (2I) | 0–2 | Grasshopper Club Zürich (SL) |
Last updated: 17 August 2025
Source: Resultate
Second round
The second round was drawn following the conclusion of the first round on 17 August 2025.[7]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Zug 94 (1) | 1–0 | FC Breitenrain (PL) |
| FC Unterstrass (2) | 0–5 | Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (ChL) |
| FC Altstätten (2I) | 0–3 | SC Cham (PL) |
| FC Le Communal Sport Le Locle (2) | 3–4 | FC Grand-Saconnex (PL) |
| FC Morbio (2) | 0–4 | FC Rapperswil-Jona (ChL) |
| FC Echallens (1) | 0–1 | FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy (ChL) |
| FC Prishtina Bern (1) | 0–2 | FC Sion (SL) |
| Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) | 1–0 | Servette FC (SL) |
| FC Wil (ChL) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 1–3 (p) |
FC St. Gallen (SL) |
| FC Bosna Neuchâtel (2I) | 0–6 | FC Luzern (SL) |
| FC Schaffhausen (PL) | 0–4 | FC Winterthur (SL) |
| Étoile Carouge FC (ChL) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) 2–3 (p) |
FC Basel (SL) |
| FC Stade Nyonnais (ChL) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 3–1 (p) |
FC Zürich (SL) |
| FC Concordia Basel (1) | 1–4 | FC Lausanne-Sport (SL) |
| FC Aarau (ChL) | 1–0 | BSC Young Boys (SL) |
| AC Bellinzona (ChL) | 0–1 | Grasshopper Club Zürich (SL) |
Last updated: 21 September 2025
Source: Resultate
Third round
The third round was drawn following the conclusion of the Second round on 21 September 2025.[8]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy (ChL) | 1–0 | FC Winterthur (SL) |
| FC Stade Nyonnais (ChL) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 2–4 (p) |
Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (ChL) |
| SC Cham (PL) | 1–2 | Grasshopper Club Zürich (SL) |
| Zug 94 (1) | 1–4 | FC Luzern (SL) |
| FC Rapperswil-Jona (ChL) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 1–2 (p) |
FC St. Gallen (SL) |
| Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | FC Lausanne-Sport (SL) |
| FC Grand-Saconnex (PL) | 1–3 | FC Basel (SL)[f] |
| FC Aarau (ChL) | 1–3 | FC Sion (SL) |
Last updated: 4 December 2025
Source: Resultate
Fourth round
The fourth round was drawn following the conclusion of the Second round on 4 December 2025.[10]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy (ChL) | – | FC Luzern (SL) |
| FC St. Gallen (SL) | – | FC Basel (SL) |
| Grasshopper Club Zürich (SL) | – | FC Sion (SL) |
| Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (ChL) | – | Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) |
Last updated: 4 December 2025
Source: Resultate
Notes
- ^ a b Liechtenstein club and Challenge League member FC Vaduz is not eligible to participate in the Swiss Cup. This spot is awarded to the Promotion League
- ^ U21 squads of SFL teams are not eligible to participate in the Swiss Cup.
- ^ Includes the Cantons of St. Gallen, Thurgau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Glarus, and Grisons.
- ^ SC Nebikon qualifies as the fairest team in Switzerland.[4]
- ^ a b League rankings:
(SL): Swiss Super League
(ChL): Swiss Challenge League
(PL): Swiss Promotion League
(1): 1. Liga
(2I): 2. Liga Interregional
(2): 2. Liga
(3): 3. Liga - ^ Due to insufficient infrastructure at FC Grand-Saconnex's home ground, FC Basel will host the match.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "SCHWEIZER CUP 2025/26 INFORMATIONEN UND WEISUNGEN FÜR DIE TEILNEHMENDEN KLUBS" (PDF) (in German). SFV. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Cup-Qualifikation 1. Liga Classic Saison 2024/2025". Erste Liga. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Cup-Qualifikation 2. Liga interregional Saison 2024/2025". Amateur Liga. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Fair gewinnt: Der SC Nebikon holt sich die Suva-Fairplay-Trophy". Suva. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Schweizer Cup: Auslosung der 1. Runde" (in Swiss High German). SFV. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Schweizer Cup Männer: Final-Revanche in der 1. Runde" (in German). SFV. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Schweizer Cup Männer: Sechs Duelle zwischen Challenge und Super League in der 2. Runde" (in German). SFV. 17 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Schweizer Cup Männer: Die Achtelfinals sind ausgelost" (in German). SFV. 21 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Schweizer Cup Männer: Zeitliche Ansetzung der Achtelfinals" (in German). SFV. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Schweizer Cup Männer: Die Viertelfinals sind ausgelost" (in Swiss High German). SFV. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.