The competition was held in the 1964/65 season for the first time for men and a year later for ladies.
At that time this tournament was called the European Fair Cities Cup.
[1] The winner's trophy donated by Hans Frieder Baisch and Klaus stallion.
The winners of the ETTU Cup of the previous season qualifies automatically.
If the champions or the runners-up do not enter the competition, the strongest remaining team would take its place.