Clubs should be aware they have to 'opt out' of this new competition, if they do nor wish to take part. The deadline to do so is Monday 11 August.
All competitions will be 64 team straight knockouts and teams will be ranked based on their Best Playing Records from last season. Relegated teams will compete in the top level competition (Championship) at their level. Counties 1 & 2: 1 x National Championship & 2 x Regional Cups (North & South).
FIXTURE DATES: Last 64: 20 September 2025; Last 32: 25 October 2025; Last 16: 31 January 2026; Quarter Final: 2 May 2026, Semi-Final: 9 May 2026. Finals: 16/17 May (Plate) and 23/24 May (Championship)
FINALS: Championship Finals will take place at Allianz Stadium on 23 and 24 May, with Plate Finals taking place at other prestigious venues across the country on 16 and 17 May.