110 teams will contest, beginning in September with the first of two preliminary rounds, and ending in April 2024 with the final played at De Kuip in Rotterdam.

Feyenoord were the defending champions, but lost to PSV in the quarterfinals.

The draw for the first round took place on 28 September 2024, with matches being played on 29, 30 and 31 October.

Ajax, AZ, Feyenoord, Go Ahead Eagles, PSV and FC Twente are exempt from this round due to their participation in European football.

The draw took place on 1 November 2024, with the matches being played on 17, 18 and 19 December 2024.