Chatham Cup

The Chatham Cup is one of New Zealand sport's oldest and most coveted trophies, steeped in history and tradition. First contested in 1923, the cup was gifted to the then NZ Football Association in 1922 by the crew of the British naval vessal HMS Chatham as a token of appreciation for the hospitality they had encountered on a visit to New Zealand. The knockout format of the competition, and the indeed the actual trophy, is modelled on England's FA Cup.

East Coast Bays are the current holders of the trophy, having beat Dunedin Technical in the 2008 Chatham Cup final.

The 2009 Chatham Cup will be the 82nd running of the competition

University-Mt Welllington are the most succesful club in Chatham Cup history, having won the trophy a record seven times.