National Cup (Darmen)
| Organising body | Darmeni Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2036-37 |
| Region | Darmen |
| Number of teams | 133 |
| Qualifier for | Cup Winners' Cup |
| Current champions | MTK Kingsville (4th title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Sterling City United (5 titles) |
| Television broadcasters | DBC, DARBS, NBA |
The National Cup is an annual knockout competition involving Darmeni association football clubs. The competition is organized by the Darmeni Football Association and is open to all clubs in both Series A and Series B. Amateur teams in the Darmeni Youth Soccer Organization Adult League as well as certain independent clubs are also eligible. Teams playing in Esportivan Darmen may also participate via invitation by the DFA. Depending on the total number of entrants however, teams from the latter two competitions may be required to qualify to the cup proper by playing in the preliminary round.
The competition is conducted in a single-elimination knockout format, wherein each tie consists of a single match. If scores are level after regulation time, extra time and if needed, kicks from the spot, are used to determine the winner of the tie. Matchups for each tie are determined by random draw, with the team being drawn first to play at home. Since the 2040-41 edition of the National Cup (excepting the 2042-43 edition, where the final was once again held at the home of one of the two competing sides), the final has been played at a neutral site. Currently this neutral site is the Northumberland Stadium in Oldtown; it was previously the Stadio Rushmore in Johnho. Prior to the 2040-41 edition, the final was played at the home stadium of one of the two competing sides, chosen randomly by a coin flip following the conclusion of the semifinals.
Sterling City United is currently the most successful club, having won the competition a total of five times. MTK Kingsville has won the cup four times, while Rogerton Valladar CF, Romanopolis United and Tempala United Saints have all won the cup on two occassions.
