| Chinese FA Cup | |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Other Titles: | CFA Cup |
| Country: | China |
| Dates: | 15 January – 23 November 2024[1] |
| Num Teams: | 80 |
| Continental Cup Title: | AFC Champions League Elite |
| Prev Season: | 2023 |
| Next Season: | 2025 |
The 2024 Chinese Football Association Cup is the current and 26th edition of the Chinese FA Cup.
The defending champions are Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.[2]
| Round | Draw date | Match dates | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | Winners from previous round | New entries this round | New entries notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round | 23 February 2024 | 15–17 March 2024 | 80 | 32 | none | 32 | 16 winners from qualifying round 12 2024 Chinese Champions League teams 2 amateur teams 2 2024 China League Two teams |
| Second round | 19–21 April 2024 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 2024 China League Two teams | |
| Third round | 15–19 May 2024 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 2024 China League One teams | |
| Fourth round | 19–23 June 2024 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 2024 Chinese Super League teams | |
| Fifth round | 25 June 2024 | 16–17 July 2024 | 16 | 16 | 16 | none | |
| Quarter-finals | 20–22 August 2024 | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | ||
| Semi-finals | 24–26 September 2024 | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | ||
| Final | 23 November 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 | none |
Between 15 January 2024 and 23 January 2024, 18 teams contested in the qualifying round, with all matches being hosted at the Zhuhai Suoka Sports Training Base.[3]
The draw for the first round was made on 23 February 2024 by Yu Hanchao and Wang Shenchao.[4] The exact fixtures were announced on 8 March 2024, with Guangxi Bushan hosting the opening ceremony for the tournament.[5] The ties took place between 15 and 17 March 2024. The round included Dezhou Haishan, Hangzhou Qiantang, Nanning Juding, Ningbo Shoufa, Qingdao Elite United, and Qingdao Kunpeng the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.
The draw for the second round was made on 23 February 2024 by Yu Hanchao and Wang Shenchao.[4] The exact fixtures were announced on 2 April 2024.[6] The ties will take place between 19 and 21 April 2024. The round included Dezhou Haishan, Hangzhou Qiantang, and Qingdao Elite United, the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.
The draw for the third round was made on 23 February 2024 by Zhao Lina and Ningbo Shoufa head coach Rong Bocheng.[4] The ties took place between 15 and 19 May 2024. The round included Hangzhou Qiantang and Qingdao Elite United, the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.
The draw for the fourth round was made on 23 February 2024 by Zhao Lina and Ningbo Shoufa head coach Rong Bocheng.[4] The ties will take place between 19 and 23 June 2024. The round included Shanghai MHI KLions, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition.
The draw for the fifth round was made on 25 June 2024 by Sun Jihai and Xu Yunlong. The round included Guangxi Pingguo Haliao, Nanjing City and Wuxi Wugo, the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.
The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 25 June 2024 by Sun Jihai and Xu Liang. The round will include Nanjing City, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition.
The draw for the semi-finals was made on 25 June 2024 by Sun Jihai and Xu Liang.
A draw for the final was made on 25 June 2024 by Sun Jihai and Xu Liang, to determine the "home" team for administrative purposes.