2022–23 Hazfi Cup

The 2022–23 Hazfi Cup was the 36th season of the Iranian football knockout competition.

Persepolis became the champion of Iranian Hazfi Cup after defeating Esteghlal in the final. As the champion of this competition, they got the license to participate in the Super Cup and the AFC Champions League next season.

Participating teams A total of 88 teams (out of a possible total of 96 eligible teams) participated. The teams were divided into four main groups.

16 teams of the Persian Gulf Pro League: entering at the Round of 32. 18 teams of the Azadegan League: entering at the third round. 28 teams from the 2nd Division: entering at the second round. 26 teams (out of a possible total of 34 teams) from Provincial Leagues: entering from first round.

Schedule The schedule of the competition is as follows. StageRoundDraw dateMatches datesFirst stageRound 124 September 20229,10 October 2022Round 219 October 20229,10 November 2022Round 316 November 202211,12 December 2022Second StageRound of 3224 December 202210–12 January 2023Round of 1623 January 202320–22 February 2023 17 March 2023Quarter-finals7 March 202329–30 April 2023Semi-finals30 April 202324, 25 May 2023Final31 May 2023

First stage

First round + Number of teams per tier entering this round Pro League (1) 1. division (2) 2. division (3) Provincial Leagues (4) Total

Notes References: Second round