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Malaysia Cup 2026-27: Dates, Draw and 100th Edition
The 2026-27 Malaysia Cup (Piala Malaysia) is the 100th edition. The draw is scheduled for 31 December 2026, the first matches are on 22–24 January 2027 and the final is on 30 May 2027, according to the Malaysian Football League (MFL) calendar announcement of 21 July 2026. Sixteen clubs enter, the 12 Liga Super clubs and four Liga A1 clubs. This guide lists the dates, who plays, what the MFL has and has not said about the format, and how a cup tie is usually read for betting. It does not list match-by-match fixtures, because the draw has not happened yet; the page is updated after the draw.
Key dates for the 2026-27 domestic cups
| Competition | Draw | Matches | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup (Piala FA) | 10 August 2026 | From 1–2 September 2026 | 16 January 2027 |
| Malaysia Cup (Piala Malaysia) | 31 December 2026 (scheduled) | From 22–24 January 2027 | 30 May 2027 |
| MFL Challenge Cup | Not stated | Quarter-finals 10–11 February 2027 | Two matches: 11 April and 18 April 2027 |
Dates are the MFL's own and are shown as Malaysian dates. The MFL notes that schedules can still be amended, for example because of AFC competition draws, so check malaysianfootballleague.com for the latest.
Who plays in the Malaysia Cup
The MFL says the draw involves 12 Liga Super clubs and four Liga A1 clubs, the same as the FA Cup. The 2026-27 Liga Super clubs named in the same announcement are Johor Darul Ta'zim, Kuching City FC, Selangor FC, Kuala Lumpur City FC, Terengganu FC, Star City FC (formerly Imigresen FC), Negeri Sembilan FC, Penang FC, Sabah FC, DPMM FC, Melaka FC and Kelantan Red Warrior FC. The four Liga A1 clubs are not named in the announcement, so they are not listed here.
What the MFL says about the format
- 16 clubs: 12 from Liga Super and four from Liga A1.
- Quarter-finals: the MFL Challenge Cup is for eight clubs that do not reach the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals. The Malaysia Cup format has not been announced.
- Not stated in the announcement: whether each tie is one match or two, and the final venue. Treat those as unconfirmed until the MFL publishes them after the draw.
The Liga Super season itself runs to 23 May 2027; see the Liga Super 2026/27 fixtures guide for the club list and schedule notes.
Reading a cup tie for betting
Cup football uses the same match markets as the league, with one thing to check first: how the market is settled. A standard full-time result is settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time, and extra time and penalties are usually not counted, as explained in does extra time count in football betting. A market on who goes through or who wins the cup is a different market with its own rules.
Kick-off times for each tie will be published by the MFL after the draw. They are given in Malaysia time (MYT, UTC+8).
Malaysia Cup on Go2win
Whether Go2win lists Malaysia Cup matches, which markets are open and when betting on a tie closes: follow what the page shows after you log in at go2win.bet, or check with live chat—what live chat confirms is what applies. How markets and odds formats work is on the sports betting in Malaysia page of the Go2win sportsbook site.
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FAQ
When is the 2026-27 Malaysia Cup final?
The final is on 30 May 2027, according to the MFL calendar announced on 21 July 2026. The first matches are on 22–24 January 2027. The draw is scheduled for 31 December 2026, and the announcement does not state the final venue, so treat it as unconfirmed.
When is the Malaysia Cup draw?
The draw is scheduled for 31 December 2026 and involves 12 Liga Super clubs and four Liga A1 clubs, according to the MFL. The announcement does not state whether each tie is one match or two, so treat that as unconfirmed until the MFL publishes it after the draw.
Is 2026-27 the 100th Malaysia Cup?
Yes. The MFL describes the 2026-27 Malaysia Cup as the 100th edition. The draw is scheduled for 31 December 2026, the first matches are on 22–24 January 2027 and the final is on 30 May 2027. Sixteen clubs enter: 12 from Liga Super and four from Liga A1.
Where do Malaysia Cup losers go?
Eight clubs that do not reach the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals play in the MFL Challenge Cup, which starts with quarter-finals on 10–11 February 2027 and ends with two final matches on 11 and 18 April 2027. The Malaysia Cup itself has 16 clubs, 12 from Liga Super and four from Liga A1.
When is the FA Cup final?
The FA Cup final is on 16 January 2027. The competition starts on 1–2 September 2026 after a draw on 10 August 2026. The Malaysia Cup final is later, on 30 May 2027. Dates are the MFL's own and are shown as Malaysian dates.