2024–25 Hazfi Cup
Iranian Football tournament season
The 2024–25 Hazfi Cup was the 38th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. The champions of this competition qualified for the Super Cup and the AFC Champions League Two group stage in the following season.
Sepahan were the defending champions, but were knocked out on penalties by Malavan in the quarter-finals.
Esteghlal won this tournament in May 2025 after defeating Malavan in the final.
Qualified teams
A total of 78 teams (out of a possible total of 96 eligible teams) participated. The teams were divided into four main groups.
16 teams of the Persian Gulf Pro League: entered at the Round of 32.
18 teams of the Azadegan League: entered at the third round.
28 teams from the 2nd Division: entered at the second round.
16 teams (out of a possible total of 34 teams) from Provincial Leagues entered in the first round.
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