The 2026 National Challenge Cup was the 31st edition of domestic football cup competition in Pakistan. 12 departmental teams participate in the competition, from 4 until 15 February. WAPDA successfully defended the title after defeating Khan Research Laboratories in the final.
After a long lasting football inactivity and the election of new Pakistan Football Federation president Mohsen Gilani, the tournament was expected to start between 15 and 30 October 2025, until being delayed. The tournament took place at two venues in Karachi, KMC Stadium and KPT Sports Complex.
Teams were divided into four pools, with the top two from each advancing to the quarter-finals.
The 12 teams participating in the tournament were as below. Pakistan Police and Gwadar Port Authority withdrew after initially confirming participation.
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