Ukrainian Cup Semifinal Draw Reveals Matchups and Schedule

Draw for the 2025/26 Ukrainian Cup Semifinals

According to Главком: The draw for the semifinals of the 2025/26 Ukrainian Cup was conducted at the House of Football. The matchups will feature clubs from both the Premier League and the First League. The semifinal matches are scheduled to take place between April 21 and 23, 2026.

Participating Teams and Key Details

A total of 68 teams entered the Ukrainian Cup. The lowest-ranked sides began the competition in a qualifying round, which determined eight participants for the Round of 32. Twelve clubs from the Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) joined the tournament at the Round of 32 stage. The four top-ranked elite teams from the previous season received a bye and started their campaign in the Round of 16.

Notable events from earlier rounds include the elimination of the defending champion, Donetsk's 'Shakhtar', in the Round of 16. In that round, Kyiv's 'Dynamo' defeated 'Shakhtar' with a score of 2:1. Additionally, Zhytomyr's 'Polissya' secured a 2:0 victory over Kryvyi Rih's 'Kryvbas', and in a Kyiv derby, 'Dynamo' triumphed over 'Obolon'.

The pairings for the 2025/26 Ukrainian Cup semifinals are as follows:

• 'Metalist 1925' will face 'Chernihiv'
• 'Bukovyna' will play against 'Dynamo'

These matches promise to be compelling and tense, as the finalists will earn the chance to compete for this prestigious national trophy. The Ukrainian Cup is a major knockout competition that runs parallel to the domestic league season.

The semifinal draw marks a pivotal moment for the clubs remaining in their quest for national glory.

'Shakhtar's' early exit from the tournament adds a layer of unpredictability, meaning no remaining favorite can be assured of victory. The upcoming fixtures will determine which teams advance to the final, a stage that consistently captures the attention of Ukrainian football fans.

The recent developments in the Ukrainian Cup highlight the dynamic nature of the tournament, especially following unexpected events like the postponement of the quarterfinal match due to air raid sirens. Such incidents not only affect scheduling but also add an element of unpredictability to the competition, making the upcoming semifinal matchups even more crucial for the teams involved.