Cupkilpailujen
Cupkilpailujen is the Finnish term used to describe cup competitions in sports, referring to knockout tournaments organized by national federations or sport-specific bodies. These tournaments contrast with league play by emphasizing elimination rounds rather than a fixed-season table. Cupkilpailujen are common across football, ice hockey, basketball and other team sports, and are typically open to clubs from multiple levels, from top-tier professional teams to amateur sides.
Format varies by sport and country, but standard features include single-elimination rounds, two-legged ties in some
Winning a cup often carries prestige and sometimes qualification to continental competitions, depending on the country
A notable example in Finland is the Suomen Cup, organized by the Finnish Football Association (Suomen Palloliitto).