title: 2016–17 Czech Cup
text: # 2016–17 Czech Cup
  
  The 2016–17 Czech Cup, known as the MOL Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the 24th season of the annual knockout football tournament of the Czech Republic. It began with the preliminary round on 22 July 2016 and ended with the final in May 2017. The winner of the cup gained the right to play in the group stage of the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League.
  
  ## Preliminary round
  
  The preliminary round ties are scheduled for 22 – 24 July 2016. 70 teams compete in this round, all from level 4 or below of the Czech league system.
  
  ## Second round
  
  All times listed below are at CEST
  
  ## Third round
  
  All times listed below are at CEST
  
  ## Fourth round
  
  All times listed below are at CEST
  
  