New Ukrainian Cup trophy: Cossack-inspired design and ready for the quarter-finals
The trophy has already been crafted and is to receive final finishing touches — it is expected to arrive before the start of the quarterfinals. It is not only a tournament accessory but a symbol of national tradition and stability at a time when every sign matters.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
February 9, 2026 · 2 min read
What it's about
The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) reported that the new Ukrainian Cup trophy will be ready before the start of the quarterfinal matches. According to the UAF and a report by UNN, the trophy itself has already been manufactured — final finishing is currently underway and is expected to be completed in March.
“It (the trophy — ed.) should be ready just in time for the start of the quarterfinal matches we will have. Our contractors are working very actively. They also have power outages, like all of us. But for now the deadline we set remains — by the quarterfinal matches the trophy should already be perfectly ready. It is actually already ready; only finishing touches remain, and it should be ready in March.”
— Mykola Seredych, head of the media and communications department of the UAF
Design details
The UAF presented the new trophy design, executed in a Cossack concept. The piece is engraved with the slogan “To oneself — honor, to Ukraine — glory”, making it not only a sporting prize but also a symbol of national identity and historical heritage.
Why this matters
The trophy ahead of the quarterfinals is not a trifle. For fans and clubs it serves as a marker of the normal functioning of sporting institutions: even amid technical difficulties and power supply interruptions, organizers confirm their ability to meet commitments. A design with a national code strengthens the link between what happens on the field and the public mood in the country.
Facts: the trophy has already been manufactured, requires finishing, deadline — by the quarterfinals (approximately in March). Source of information — official UAF statement and the press service, quoted by UNN.
Conclusion
Now the role falls to the organizers and stadiums: the trophy must arrive on time and take its place at the matches. For fans this is a sign of stability and another way to feel together — the only question is whether it will become a lasting symbol that resonates beyond the tournament.
