The Albanian Cup returns this weekend with the next round of matches, as several Superiore teams take the field.

Defending champions Dinamo City will begin their title defense on January 10 against Besa. The team, coached by Ilir Daja, closed 2025 by winning the Albanian Super Cup. It has decided to host this match as well at the “Air Albania” Stadium.

On paper, Dinamo City enter the clash as favorites. However, the Albanian Cup has often shown that it defies predictions.

The club is giving maximum attention to the competition. Dinamo aim to retain the trophy they won last season and further increase their success in a tournament they have lifted 14 times in their history.

In addition to Dinamo City–Besa, the weekend brings several other attractive fixtures. Tirana will face Skënderbeu, Partizani will play Burreli, and Bylis will meet Laçi. These four matches will kick off at 13:00 on January 10.

Meanwhile, the other four ties of this round will start at 16:00. Teuta will host Vora, while Vllaznia will welcome Pogradeci at the “Loro Boriçi” Stadium. Egnatia will face Apolonia at “Arena Egnatia,” and a highly anticipated clash will take place at “Elbasan Arena” between Elbasani and Flamurtari.

As a result, the Albanian Cup remains a key objective for many teams. The competition promises surprises and intense battles in the rounds ahead.

Albanian Cup, Round of 16

Tirana – Skënderbeu, 10.01.2026, 13:00
Partizani – Burreli, 10.01.2026, 13:00
Bylis – Laçi, 10.01.2026, 13:00
Dinamo City – Besa, 10.01.2026, 13:00

Teuta – Vora, 10.01.2026, 16:00
Vllaznia – Pogradeci, 10.01.2026, 16:00
Egnatia – Apolonia, 10.01.2026, 16:00
Elbasani – Flamurtari, 10.01.2026, 16:00

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