CFA announces schedule for the first phase of the Coca-Cola Cup

The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) has officially released the schedule for the first phase of the Coca-Cola Cup for the A and B divisions, which will consist of ten single-elimination matches. The matches are scheduled to take place between October 14, 2026, and November 4, 2026.

The participating teams will face off in a knockout format. According to the tournament regulations, Anorthosis, ASIL Lysis, and EN Paralimniou have qualified directly for the next round as lucky teams, while Pafos FC, Apollon Limassol, and Omonoia Nicosia are exempt from participating in this phase. The matches feature several notable matchups, including Aris against Ethnikos Achnas on October 14, and APOEL against Chalkanoras on October 28.

Ticket pricing for the matches has been set by the CFA. The cost for a general admission ticket is 20 euros, while student tickets are priced at 10 euros and children's tickets at 5 euros. Fans are expected to attend various stadiums, including the Ammoxostos-Epistrofi stadium, to witness the first round of the competition.