The ÖFB-Cup (ÖFB Cup), also known as the UNIQA ÖFB Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the national cup competition in Austrian football. It is organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). The winner of the ÖFB-Cup qualifies for the UEFA Europa League play-off round.
The ÖFB-Cup is contested by all clubs affiliated with the ÖFB, including those from the lower divisions. The competition is played in a knockout format, with single-leg matches at each stage. The final is typically played in May at the Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt.
The ÖFB-Cup is one of the most popular football competitions in Austria, and it is often won by clubs from outside the top division. In recent years, clubs such as Red Bull Salzburg, Rapid Wien, and LASK have dominated the competition, but there have also been some notable upsets.
The ÖFB-Cup is a great opportunity for smaller clubs to compete against the best teams in Austria, and it can also be a route to European qualification. It is a competition that is always worth following.
Here are some of the most memorable ÖFB-Cup finals in recent years:
The ÖFB-Cup is a great way to experience Austrian football at its best. If you are ever in Austria during the football season, be sure to check out a match or two.
