1981–82 KNVB Cup
The 64th edition of the KNVB Cup started on September 5, 1981. The two legs of the final were played on May 12 and 18, 1982: AZ from Alkmaar (at the time called AZ'67) beat FC Utrecht 5–2 on aggregate and won the cup for the third time. From the quarter finals onwards, two-legged matches were held. First round. The matches of the first round were played on September 5 and 6, 1981. Second round. The matches of the second round were played on October 31 and November 1, 1981. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament  this round. Round of 16. The matches of the round of 16 were played on January 16 and 17, 1982. Quarter finals. The quarter finals were played on February 17 and March 17, 1982. Semi-finals. The semi-finals were played on March 31 and April 28, 1982. Final. The finals were played on May 12 and 18, 1982. AZ would participate in the Cup Winners' Cup.