It began on 17 September with the first game of Round 1 and ended on 9 May 2010 with the Final held at St. Jakob-Park, Basel.
The competition was won by FC Basel, who defeated second-level side Lausanne-Sport, 6–0.
All ten Super League teams and fifteen Challenge League clubs (FC Vaduz are from Liechtenstein and thus play in the 2009–10 Liechtenstein Cup) entered this year's competition, as well as thirteen teams from 1.
In a match, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league, if applicable.
In a match, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league, if applicable.