State Cup
The State, Robertson and Bill Cullinan Cups knockout tournaments are conducted by Football NSW for Association based male and female club teams and Country Association representative or club teams.
This tournament attracts over 500 entries each season and is an opportunity for club teams from all areas of Football NSW to compete against teams from outside their own Association.
Age Groups
Boys/Men: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 0/35, AA Men
Girls/Women: 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, AA Women
Key Dates
State Cup Key Dates
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Sunday 13th April 2025 (if required) |
| Round 1 | Sunday 4th May 2025 |
| Round 2 | Sunday 18th May 2025 |
| Round 3 | Sunday 1st June 2025 |
| Round 4 | Sunday 15th June 2025 |
| Semis | Sunday 29th June 2025 |
| Finals | Saturday 12th July 2025 or Sunday 13th July 2025 |
Entries
Please contact your Association if you wish to enter this tournament. Information surrounding entry to the tournament will be sent to Associations in March 2025. Only teams entered by their Associations via the online application form will be permitted entry.
Your Association will be sent all information relevant to their teams.
Important Information
Please note that not all age groups commence in Round 1. The below list indicating the starting Round for each age group for the 2025 tournament.
- Preliminary Round – No Preliminary Rounds needed
- Round 1 – 13, 14, 15, 16 Boys, 18 Men, AAM (Bill Cullinan Cup), 13 Women and All Age Women
- Round 2 – 17 Boys, 21 Men and O35 Men, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 Women
- Round 3 – Nil
