Overview
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation conducted the official first-round draw on Monday, October 5, producing 56 single-match pairings for the Copa del Rey 2026/27.
- All first-round ties are scheduled to be played between 27 and 29 October as one-off matches with extra time and penalties to decide draws.
- Arosa SC will host Pontevedra CF at A Lomba in one of the closest regional pairings, with the Federation yet to confirm the exact day and kickoff time within the three-day window.
- Real Sociedad, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid are exempt from this round because they will play in the Supercopa de España in early February.
- The geographically grouped draw aims to reduce travel and boost local interest by often pairing lower-tier clubs with higher-tier opponents, which gives smaller teams revenue and exposure and raises the chance of a notable cup upset.