[1] The tournament is played between the top teams of Goa Professional League and GFA First Division League, sometimes joined by invitational teams.
The competition is played in a group stage followed by knockout.
The Goa Police Football Cup has a history of being one of the oldest football tournaments in the country with a 5-feet 5 inches silverware trophy, donated by Shantillal Gosalia, being awarded to the winners.
[4] The following teams participated in 2016–17 Goa Police Cup.
[5] The tournament is played at Duler, Raia, Cuncolim and Ambelim.