Every Top Football Manager manager participates in the Cup, regardless of their performance and results in the previous season.

The Cup is formed of 128 clubs and starts on the first day of a new season. It begins with a play-off competition in which managers play two matches (one home and one away) against an opponent chosen at random from all participating teams.

The Cup final is played in a neutral venue, so no team will have a moral bonus by playing in their home stadium.

If there is a draw between two teams after 2 matches, penalty kicks will decide the winner of the clash (so make sure you choose the right players for penalties).