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

RoundDates
Preliminary Round Sunday 27th April 2025 (required for U13, U14, U15 and U16 Boys)
Round 1 Sunday 4th May 2025
Round 2Sunday 18th May 2025
Round 3Sunday 1st June 2025
Round 4Sunday 15th June 2025
SemisSunday 29th June 2025
FinalsSaturday 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 – 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