Domžale were the defending champions, having won their first Slovenian Cup the previous season.

Maribor won their seventh cup, beating Celje in the final after penalty shoot-out.

As runners-up of the competition, Celje qualified for the first qualifying round[1] of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, since Maribor was already qualified for the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League as Slovenian PrvaLiga champions.

Winners and runners-up of the regional MNZ cups.

Adria and NK Šentjur were automatically qualified for the round of 16.