The 2018

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were the defending champions.

Participants

Participation in the competition is mandatory for all clubs of the first three tiers (A Lyga, LFF I Lyga and II Lyga). Despite that NFA aren't competing for the second year in a row. Teams of lower divisions are eligible to join if they met additional criterios. Rules prevented all reserve teams from entering the cup.

Schedule

The rounds of the 2016–17 competition were scheduled as follows:

Matches

First round

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. Dates and venues will be confirmed after the draw.

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'') and Top Kickers ('' IV Lyga'') received free passes to the next round.

Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

Final

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References

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