Federation Cup (Bangladesh)
Annual association football club tournament in Bangladesh
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The Federation Cup, also known as the Bangladesh Federation Cup, is Bangladesh's premier cup competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's premier league and other permitted clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past. Usually games are played in the neutral venues.
| Organiser(s) | BFF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Region | Bangladesh |
| Teams | 12 10 (2023–24) |
| Qualifier for | Bangladesh Challenge Cup |
| Related competitions | Bangladesh Football League |
| Current champions | Bashundhara Kings (5th titles) |
| Most championships | Abahani Limited Dhaka (12th titles) |
| Broadcaster | T Sports |
| Website | bff.com.bd/federation cup |
 2026–27 | |
Competition format
Initial
Prior to the 2024–25 season, the format involved a total of 13 teams participate in the final round. The groups are drawn out by the Bangladesh Football Federation before the tournament. Teams are split into 4 groups and the two top teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds. A group winner deciding match is held if two teams are on equal on points and Goal difference. Following the group-stages fixtures ending in a tie after extra time will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.[1]
Current
From the 2024–25 season onwards, ten clubs participate, divided into two groups. The top two from each group qualify for the final rounds.[2]
Results
Statistics by club
| Team | Winner | Runners-up | Years won | Years runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka Abahani | 12 | 9 | 1982*, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021–22 | 1981, 1983, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2008, 2009, 2022–23, 2024–25 |
| Mohammedan SC | 11 | 6 | 1980*, 1981, 1982*, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1995, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2022–23 | 1988, 1991, 2000, 2003, 2023–24, 2025-26 |
| Bashundhara Kings | 5 | 1 | 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 | 2018 |
| Muktijoddha Sangsad | 3 | 5 | 1994, 2001, 2003 | 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013, 2015 |
| Brothers Union | 3 | 2 | 1980*, 1991, 2005 | 1985, 1986 |
| Dhanmondi Club | 3 | 2 | 2011–12, 2013, 2015 | 2010, 2012 |
| Sheikh Russel KC | 1 | 0 | 2012 | |
| Arambagh Krira Sangha | 0 | 3 | 1997, 2001, 2016 | |
| Rahmatganj MFS | 0 | 2 | 2019–20, 2021–22 | |
| Dhaka Wanderers | 0 | 1 | 1987 | |
| Team BJMC | 0 | 1 | 2011–12 | |
| Chittagong Abahani | 0 | 1 | 2017 | |
| Saif SC | 0 | 1 | 2020–21 |
Top goalscorers by edition
- As of 20 May 2026
Sponsorship
The tournament is currently sponsored by Bashundhara Group. Below is a list of sponsors:[19]
| Period | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| 1980–1987 | No main sponsor |
| 1988 | Pepsi |
| 1989 | Coca-Cola |
| 1991–1994 | No main sponsor |
| 1995 | Beximco |
| 1997 | No main sponsor |
| 1999 | Pedrolo Pump |
| 2000 | No main sponsor |
| 2001 | Nitol Group |
| 2002 | Muktijoddha Sangsad |
| 2003–2005 | Kohinoor Chemical |
| 2008–2009 | Citycell |
| 2010–2012 | Grameenphone |
| 2013–2018 | Walton |
| 2019–20 | TVS Motor Company |
| 2020–2021 | Walton |
| 2021– | Bashundhara Group |