The 2024 Korea Cup, known as the 2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup () for sponsorship reasons, was the 29th edition of the Korea Cup and first season renamed from Korean FA Cup. The winners could qualify for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite (if they finish top four in the 2024 K League 1) or 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two (if they finish outside the top four in the 2024 K League 1). Pohang Steelers were the defending champions, having won their fifth cup title the previous year. They successfully defended their title by beating Ulsan HD 3–1 in the final for their sixth title.
Schedule The draw was held on 23 February 2024 at the Soccer Hall in Seoul. It decided all the match-ups from the first round to the fourth round (round of 16) along with the playing dates.
Round Date Matches Clubs remaining Clubs involved New entries this round First round 9–10 March 15 59 30 11 K3 League teams 11 K4 League teams 8 K5 League teams Second round 23–24 March 16 44 15+17 13 K League 2 teams 4 K3 League teams Third round 17 April 12 28 16+8 8 K League 1 teams Round of 16 19 June 8 16 12+4 3 Champions League Elite teams 1 Champions League Two team Quarter-finals 17 July 4 8 8 None Semi-finals 21–28 August 4 4 4 Final 30 November 1 2 2
Bracket
First round
Second round
Third round
Round of 16
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
See also 2024 in South Korean football
References
External links Official website Korea Cup at Soccerway