What is the KNVB Cup?
Q: What is the KNVB Cup?
A: The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) since 1899. It is based on the format of the English FA Cup and is often referred to as the Dutch Cup outside of the Netherlands.
Q: Who participates in the tournament?
A: The tournament consists of all teams from the top two leagues of Dutch football (the Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie), as well as the top four teams from each of six third tier Hoofdklasse, while remaining teams are drawn from fourth tier Eerste Klasse.
Q: Where does the final usually take place?
A: The finals of the tournament usually takes place in De Kuip, and has been held there every season since 1988.
Q: What do winners compete for?
A: The winners of cup compete against winners of Eredivisie for Johan Cruijff Shield, which is first game following season.
Q: How long has this competition been running?
A: This competition has been running since 1899.
Q: What league do most participants come from?
A: Most participants come from either Eredivisie or Eerste Divisie leagues.
Q: How many tiers are represented in this tournament?
A:This tournament represents four tiers - two top leagues (Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie), six third tier Hoofdklasse, and fourth tier Eerste Klasse.
