"Cup competitions" refers to sporting events where teams or individuals compete for a specific cup or trophy. It involves elimination rounds, where teams face off against each other, with the ultimate goal of winning the cup. Full definition
You want to come up against good teams in cup competitions otherwise people will say you were handed the cup. (justarsenal.com)
Our two realistic chances of a trophy before the season began, and now our only two opportunities, come in the domestic cup competitions. (westhamway.net)
Our approach will be interesting and there are different schools of thought on the distraction or otherwise of cup competitions. (westhamway.net)