United Football League Cup
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The United Football League Cup, commonly known as UFL Cup, was a Filipino association football competition. It was played on a multistage format that culminated in a knockout stage (single elimination). Clubs eligible to compete for the cup were those who played in the United Football League. Likewise, it was open to all clubs in the Philippines that passed the requirements given by the Football Alliance Group, which organized the competition.[1][2] The UFL Cup run from mid-October to mid-December and was moved from May to August starting with the 2015 edition, to make it in line with the calendar of its Southeast Asian neighbors. It provided a chance for all clubs to play each other regardless of their league divisions.
Founded | 2009 (2009) |
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Number of teams | 12 (2016) |
Current champions | Global (2nd title) |
Most successful club(s) | Philippine Air Force Global (2 titles) |
Television broadcasters | AksyonTV Hyper |
Website | UFL Cup |
2016 UFL Cup |
The last holders of the UFL Cup were Global, who defeated Ceres 3–1 in the 2016 final for their second title.