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 11th April 2027 |
| Round 1 | Sunday 2nd May 2027 |
| Round 2 | Sunday 13th May 2027 |
| Round 3 | Sunday 30th May 2027 |
| Round 4 | Sunday 13th June 2027 |
| Semis | Sunday 27th June 2027 |
| Finals | Sunday 11th July 2027 |
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 20276. 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 2026 tournament.
- Preliminary Round – Sunday 19th April 2026 (required for U13, U14, U15 and U16 Boys)
- Round 1 – 14 Girls, 15 Girls, 16 Girls, 18 Men, 21 Men (Robertson Cup), All Age Women and AAM (Bill Cullinan Cup)
- Round 2 – 13 Girls, 18 Women, 17 Boys, and Over 35 Men
