[2] The cup has had twelve different winners lift the trophy over its 27-year history with Lynn-Avon United from Auckland being the most successful and Eastern Suburbs being the current holders from the 2019 season.

Competition will run in four regions (northern, central/capital, mainland, southern) until the quarter-finals, from which stage the draw will be open.

In all, a record 57 teams entered the competition this year which means the cup had a preliminary round added.

[16] Matches were meant to be played on the weekend 21–22 August 2021 however due to a COVID-19 outbreak and the country going into lockdown, the games were postponed.

[17][18][19] The final was to be played on the 8 September 2021 but due to delay of the semi-final games, it was pushed back to the 27 March 2022.