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 | Sunday12th April 2026 (if required) |
| Round 1 | Sunday 3rd May 2026 |
| Round 2 | Sunday 17th May 2026 |
| Round 3 | Sunday 31st May 2026 |
| Round 4 | Sunday 14th June 2026 |
| Semis | Sunday 28th June 2026 |
| Finals | Sunday 12th July 2026 |
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 2026. 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 indicates the starting Round for each age group for the 2025 tournament.
- Preliminary Round – Sunday 27th April 2025 (required for U13, U14, U15 and U16 Boys)
- Round 1 – 13 Girls, 14 Girls, 18 Men, 21 Men (Robertson Cup), All Age Women and AAM (Bill Cullinan Cup)
- Round 2 – 15 Girls, 16 Girls, 17 Boys, and Over 35 Men
- Round 3 – 18 Women
