The 2011–12 Danish Cup was the 58th season of the Danish Cup competition. After being rebranded, the tournament will be the first under the new name DBU Pokalen (The DBU Cup). The winner of the competition qualifies for the play-off round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League. Overview From regional qualification Including 2 byes First round Normally, 96 teams – would have been drawn into the first round, but because of the mergers of Kolding FC (with Vejle Boldklub to Vejle Boldklub Kolding) and Ølstykke FC (with Stenløse BK to SC Egedal), only 94 teams were eligible for the draw and two byes were given out. Matches are scheduled for 9–11 August but may be rescheduled for television coverage. Jutland, north Blokhus FC received a bye into the second round. Jutland, middle Skovbakken IK received a bye into the second round. Jutland, south Funen Zealand and Lolland-Falster Copenhagen, North Zealand and Bornholm Second round Number 5–10 from the previous season's Superliga and the two promoted teams from the previous season's First Division will enter in the second round. The matches will be played from 30 August – 1 September. West East Third round Fourth round Quarter-finals Semi-finals First Legs Second Legs Final References External links 2011-12 2011–12 domestic association football cups Cup