This year's domestic Hana Bank Football Association Cup will feature 13 teams from the K-League, 10 from the second-tier ranks and nine from universities and amateur groups.

The tournament will begin on October 26th with 2002 FA Cup winner Suwon Samsung taking on second-tier pro team Suwon City Hall.

Last year's tournament winner Busan I'Park, which has advanced to the Asian Champions League semifinals, will defend its title first against second-tier pro team Hyundai Mipo Chosun.

The winners of the semifinals on December 17th will play in the final at Seoul's World Cup Stadium.