Burgundy Wave · Feb 17, 2021
U.S. Open Cup Committee releases 2021 competition schedule
Photo by Bob Levey/Getty ImagesAfter canceling the U.S. Open Cup in 2020 due to COVID-19, the tournament will be back in 2021 with a modified format.
The action will kick off on May 4 and May 5. There will only be five rounds instead of the usual eight and the rounds will take place across two months. The Final is scheduled for June 29 or 30.
Cutting out three rounds means the field will be reduced from 101 clubs to just 24, but there will still be teams from all four divisions: Professional Division I, Division II, Division III, and the Open Division (encompassing all other affiliated teams and leagues).