The first-round pairings for the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası have been officially determined following a draw held on August 27 at the Turkish Football Federation’s (TFF) Riva facilities, according to reports from Turkuvaz Medya, TGRT Haber, and Yeni Akit. The opening stage of the tournament features 40 teams competing in single-elimination matches scheduled for September 15, 16, and 17, with 20 clubs ultimately advancing to the second elimination round.
Match Schedule and Broadcast Details
According to Turkuvaz Medya and Yeni Akit, matches in the opening elimination round will be played under a single-match knockout system on September 15, 16, and 17. The 20 victorious teams will secure their spots in the next phase of the competition. Football fans can watch the games live across multiple networks, as Turkuvaz Medya and Yeni Akit confirm that the fixtures will be broadcast on Atv, A2, and A Spor.
Confirmed First-Round Pairings
The draw brings together 20 teams from the Profesyonelliğe Geçiş Ligi (PGL) representing cities without a professional club, alongside 20 teams competing in the TFF 3. According to the official match list provided across all sources, the 20 pairings for the opening round are:
- Galata Spor – Yalova FK 77 Spor Kulübü
- İnkılap Futbol Kulübü – Beykoz A.Ş.
- Uzunköprüspor – Kartal Bulvarspor
- Altay – Söke 1907 Spor Kulübü
- Bucaspor 1928 – Gaziemir G.O.G Spor Yat A.Ş.
- Karaman Futbol Kulübü – Kepez Spor Futbol A.Ş.
- Yeni Mersin İ.Y.
- Osmaneli Spor – Eskişehir Anadoluspor
- Kırıkkale FK Spor Kulübü – Ejderoğlu Kırşehir FSK
- 1923 Afyonkarahisar SK – Ürgüpspor
- Çankırıgücü SK – Amasyaspor FK
- Sinopspor – Arıt Kayadibi Spor
- Tokat Bld. – Keşapspor
- Orduspor 1967 – Torul Bld.
- Adanaspor – Yeni Malatyaspor
- Birlikgücü – Kahta 02 Spor
- Dersimspor – Gelecek Siirt 56
- Cizre Bld. – Hakkari Zap
- Gölespor – Kars 36 Spor
- Bayburtspor – Borçkaspor
Tournament Structure and Venues
The draw ceremony took place at the TFF’s Hasan Doğan National Camps and Training Facilities in Riva, according to Yeni Akit and TGRT Haber. The tournament format incorporates teams from regions lacking professional representation, pairing them alongside established TFF 3. Lig sides to create 20 high-stakes encounters. Winning sides from the September fixtures will move forward in the nationwide tournament.
Did you know? The Ziraat Türkiye Kupası brings together amateur and professional clubs from every corner of Turkey, offering local teams a direct path to national competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası 1st round matches be played?
According to all reporting sources, the matches will take place on September 15, 16, and 17.
Which channels are broadcasting the matches?
Matches will be broadcast live on Atv, A2, and A Spor, as detailed by Turkuvaz Medya and Yeni Akit.
Where was the tournament draw held?
The draw took place at the Turkish Football Federation’s Riva facilities (specifically Hasan Doğan National Camps and Training Facilities), according to TGRT Haber and Yeni Akit.
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