The 2023–24 Slovak Cup, officially known as the Slovnaft Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the 55th edition of the annual knockout football competition in Slovakia. The competition began on 25 July 2023 and concluded with the final match on 8 May 2024. The tournament is organized by the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) and involves clubs from various tiers of the Slovak football league system.
Overview
- Sport: Football (soccer)
- Country: Slovakia
- Organizer: Slovak Football Association (SFZ)
- Season: 2023–24
- Format: Single-elimination knockout tournament
- Participants: 241 teams
Competition Structure The Slovak Cup typically features a preliminary round for lower-tier clubs, followed by several main rounds where higher-seeded teams progressively enter the competition. Teams from the top two professional leagues (Niké Liga and 2. Liga) usually join in later rounds. Matches are single-legged, with extra time and penalty shoot-outs deciding winners if scores are level.
Prize for Winner The winner of the 2023–24 Slovak Cup qualified for the second qualifying round of the 2024–25 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Final The final match was played on 8 May 2024 at the Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava.
- Teams: MFK Ružomberok vs. FC Spartak Trnava
- Score: MFK Ružomberok 1–0 FC Spartak Trnava
- Winner: MFK Ružomberok
MFK Ružomberok secured their second Slovak Cup title with a narrow victory over defending champions Spartak Trnava. The win earned them a spot in European competition for the upcoming season.