The 2024–25 Egypt Cup will be the 93rd edition of the premier knockout football competition in Egypt, organized by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA). The tournament began on 23 November 2024. The defending champion is Pyramids FC. The winner of the Egypt Cup will earn a spot in the Super Cup of Champions.
Format
The competition begins with a first preliminary round featuring 72 teams.[1]Nile Premier League clubs will enter the tournament at the Round of 32.[1] Extra time will only be applied starting from the Round of 32, and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology is not utilized in single-elimination knockout rounds.
Schedule
Round
Draw date
Matches
First preliminary round
10 November 2024
23–25 November 2024
Second preliminary round
2 December 2024
7–9 December 2024
Third preliminary round
12 December 2024
15–16 December 2024
Fourth preliminary round
18 December 2024
26 December 2024–2 January 2025
Round of 32
28 December 2024
2–9 January, 4 February 2025
Round of 16
28 December 2024
16–17 January, 3 February, 7–8 March 2025
Matches
First preliminary round
The draw took place on 10 November 2024.[2] The matches are scheduled to be held from 23 to 25 November.
