Utabiri wa AI wa David Kipiani Cup

Named after Georgian football legend David Kipiani, the David Kipiani Cup is Georgia’s premier knockout football cup competition for men’s clubs. It sits at the domestic level below the league, open to teams from across the Georgian football pyramid. Played in a single-elimination format, ties may go to extra time and penalties, culminating in a national final that decides the cup winner and a berth to European competition. The tournament runs through the football season, typically kicking off in late summer and finishing with the final in spring, often in May. Notable clubs including Dinamo Tbilisi and Torpedo Kutaisi have dominated the competition’s history, with memorable upsets and dramatic late goals enhancing its reputation. The cup format emphasizes drama, surprise results, and a win-and-advance pathway that can help mid-table sides reach European qualification. Fans follow it for knockout excitement, historic rivalries, a route to glory for underdog teams, and the chance to witness tradition and emerging Georgian talents before the league season concludes. The David Kipiani Cup also honors a football pioneer, linking Georgia's present-day clubs with its storied past.