The winner of the competition qualifies for the play-off round[1] of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League.
Normally, 96 teams – would have been drawn into the first round, but because of the mergers of Kolding FC (with Vejle Boldklub to Vejle Boldklub Kolding) and Ølstykke FC (with Stenløse BK to SC Egedal), only 94 teams were eligible for the draw and two byes were given out.
Matches are scheduled for 9–11 August but may be rescheduled for television coverage.
Blokhus FC received a bye into the second round.
Skovbakken IK received a bye into the second round.