2002–03 KNVB Cup

• All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 2002-03: six teams entering in the round of 16 of the knock-out round; one in the first round of the knock-out round and the rest in the group stage • All 18 participants of the Eerste Divisie 2002-03 • 48 teams from lower (amateur) leagues • Two youth teams ==Group stage==

The matches of the group stage were played between August 6 and September 4, 2002. E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams ==Knock-out phase==

First round 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 Second round The matches of the second round were played on December 3 and 4, 2002. Round of 16 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 Quarter-finals The matches of the quarter finals were played on 4-5 March 2003. Semi-finals The matches of the semi-finals were played on 15-16 April 2003. Final FC Utrecht would play in the UEFA Cup. ==External links==