The champions of the cup, Sturm Graz, earned a place in the 2018–19 Europa League and would have begun play in the third qualifying round.

[1] Sixty–four clubs participated in this season's cup competition.

[2] Red Bull Salzburg were the defending champions after winning the competition in the previous season by defeating SK Rapid Wien in the final.

[5] The draw for the second round was held 8 August 2017.

[7] Quarter-final matches were played 27–28 February 2018.