It started with the first match of Round 1 on 12 August 2012 and ended with the final held in May 2013 at Bozsik József Stadion, Budapest.

Debrecen were the defending champions, having won their fifth cup competition last season.

Entering this stage of the competition were the 28 winners from the previous round and the four clubs which competed in Europe this season.

The sixteen winners of the previous round were drawn into eight two-legged matches.

The eight winners of the previous round were drawn into four two-legged matches.