The 1987-88 KNVB Cup was the 70th edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 64 teams contested, beginning on 7 October 1987 and ending at the final on 12 May 1988.
Teams
• All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1987-88 • All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1987-88 • 26 teams from lower (amateur) leagues • One youth team ==First round==
First round
The matches of the first round were played between 7 and 13 October 1987. E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams ==Second round==
Second round
The matches of the second round were played on November 14 and 15, 1987. ==Round of 16==
Round of 16
The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 10, 12, 14 and March 30, 1988. ==Quarter finals==
Quarter finals
The quarter finals were played on April 13, 1988. ==Semi-finals==
Semi-finals
The semi-finals were played on April 26, 1988. ==Final==