Al-Kuwait from Kuwait won their second AFC Cup title in four years, defeating Erbil from Iraq 4–0 in the final.
[9] The draw for the qualifying play-off was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 6 December 2011.
[11] The draw for the group stage was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 6 December 2011.
[11] The draw for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 14 June 2012.
[16] The final of the 2012 AFC Cup was hosted by one of the finalists, decided by a draw.