All rounds are drawn following the conclusion of the previous round. All participating teams enter the tournament in round 1. Matchup restrictions apply in the first two rounds:[1]
In Round 1, clubs of the Swiss Football League (SL andChL) cannot be drawn against each other. Furthermore, matchups are regionally drawn.
In Round 2, teams of theSwiss Super League cannot be drawn against each other.
From Round 3 onward, no more matchup restrictions apply.
The competitor of the lower league[e] has home ground advantage in all rounds except the final, if applicable.
^abLiechtenstein club and Challenge League memberFC Vaduz is not eligible to participate in the Swiss Cup. This spot is awarded to the Promotion League
^U21 squads of SFL teams are not eligible to participate in the Swiss Cup.