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The 2016–17 FAW Welsh Cup is the 130th season of the annual knockout tournament for competitive football teams in Wales. The defending champions are The New Saints, having defeated Airbus UK Broughton 2–0 in the previous year's competition. The total prize money for 2015–16 was set at £180,000.
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First Qualifying Round
The First Qualifying Round featured teams outside of the top two tiers of Welsh football league system. The matches in the first qualifying round were played on 19–21 August 2016 and was regionalised into North-west, North-east, Central, South-west and South-east.
Second Qualifying Round
The matches for the Second Qualifying Round were played on 9th–10th September 2016. The draw was regionalised into South, North and Central groupings.
First Round
The First Round matches were played on 29th September-2nd October. This round was regionalised to North and South groups and included teams from the second tier of Welsh football.
Second Round
The Second Round matches were played on the 4th–5th November. This round was regionalised into North and South groups.
Third Round
The Third Round matches were played on the 3rd and the 10th December. This round was not regionalised and a free draw.
Fourth Round
The Fourth Round matches were played on the 28th January 2017. This round was not regionalised and a free draw.
Fifth Round
The Fifth Round matches will be played on the 25th February 2017. This round was not regionalised and a free draw.