It was played by the 1st and 2nd level divisions of the Qatari football league structure.
The top four sides of the 2011–12 Qatar Stars League season entered at the quarter-final stage.
The cup winner is guaranteed a place in the 2013 AFC Champions League.
The first round of the competition involves four teams from the 2nd tier league.
The top four league finishers enter at this stage Football Qatar Goalzz.com