2026 Ukrainian Cup Final Details
The Executive Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association has decided to hold the final of the 2026 Ukrainian Football Cup in Lviv. The championship match is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at the Arena Lviv stadium. A total of 68 teams will compete in the tournament, including 21 amateur clubs, showcasing the competition's broad appeal across all levels of the sport.
Semifinal Schedule and Format
The semifinal matches are set for April 21 and 22, 2026. The four teams advancing to this stage are:
- Dynamo Kyiv
- Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
- Bukovyna Chernivtsi
- Chernihiv Chernihiv
Each semifinal will be a single match. If the score is tied after regular time, the teams will proceed directly to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
The first semifinal will take place on April 21, 2026, at the R. Shukhevych Stadium in Ternopil, featuring Bukovyna Chernivtsi against Dynamo Kyiv at 6:00 PM. The following day, April 22, 2026, the second semifinal will be held at the Polissia Stadium in Zhytomyr, where Metalist 1925 Kharkiv will face Chernihiv Chernihiv, also at 6:00 PM.
Choosing Arena Lviv for the final underscores the growing stature of Ukrainian football and a commitment to utilizing the nation's modern sporting infrastructure.
This tournament, which brings together teams from various competitive tiers, plays a vital role in developing football in Ukraine by engaging both professional and amateur players. Hosting the semifinal matches in different cities further helps promote the sport among local communities across the country.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming final, the journey to the semifinals has already showcased thrilling matchups and fierce competition. To learn more about the teams that have made it this far and the dramatic path they took, check out our detailed coverage of the Ukrainian Cup semifinals.