Country | Netherlands | ||
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Teams | 86 | ||
Defending champions | Ajax | ||
Champions | FC Utrecht | ||
Runners-up | Feyenoord | ||
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The 85th edition of the KNVB Cup (at the time called Amstel Cup) started on August 6, 2002. The final was played on June 1, 2003: FC Utrecht won the cup for the second time by beating Feyenoord 4–1. A total of 86 clubs participated.
The matches of the group stage were played between August 6 and September 4, 2002.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 17
Group 18
Group 19
Group 20
E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
The matches of the first round were played on November 5 and 6, 2002. Eredivisie clubs NAC Breda and Willem II entered the tournament this round. During the group stage, they were still active in the Intertoto Cup.
E two Eredivisie entrants
The matches of the second round were played on December 3 and 4, 2002.
The matches were played on February 4 and 5, 2003. The six Eredivisie clubs that had been active in European competitions after qualification last season entered the tournament this round.
E six Eredivisie entrants
The matches of the quarter finals were played on March 4 and 5, 2003.
The matches of the semi-finals were played on April 15 and 16, 2003.
FC Utrecht would play in the UEFA Cup.