Macedonian Cup 2026/27 opens: Struga TL at Pobeda Valandovo today; Vardar vs Ovche Pole tomorrow
Four first-round ties start the competition on 2 September; the round runs through 14 October with Sileks entering directly into the last 16.
The 2026/27 Macedonian Cup season kicks off on 2 September with four first-round (1/16 final) matches scheduled for the opening day, and the round will stretch across several dates before concluding on 14 October.
On 2 September at 16:30 local time the fixtures are Pobeda Valandovo vs Struga TL, Studenichani vs Pelister, Velazerimi vs Makedonija GjP and Venec Negotino vs Brera.
Vardar meet Ovche Pole tomorrow (3 September) at 16:30. The remaining ties are set for the following week, with two matches postponed until October.
The current cup holder Sileks will bypass this stage and advance directly to the round of 16. It is also confirmed that Shkendija Tetovo will not take part in this year’s competition following the events at last season’s final.
Full 1/16 final schedule
02.09.2026 – 16:30
Pobeda Valandovo – Struga TL
Studenichani – Pelister
Velazerimi – Makedonija GjP
Venec Negotino – Brera
03.09.2026 – 16:30
Ovche Pole – Vardar
09.09.2026 – 16:00
BVK Konjare – Bashkimi
Detonit – Shkendija Arachinovo
Kozhuv – FK Skopje
Novaci – Ohrid
Osogovo – Belasica
Sasa – Shkupi
Teteks – Bregalnica Shtip
24.09.2026 – 16:00
Mogila – Arsimi
06.10.2026 – 15:00
Krosu Sport Bitola – Tikvesh
14.10.2026 – 15:00
Vardar Negotino – Rabotnichki
Photo: press material from the event
