The Copa del Rey is a prestigious annual football cup competition in Spain, organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. It features teams from various levels of Spanish football, including professional and amateur clubs. The tournament typically begins in the fall and culminates in a final match held in the spring. The competition has a knockout format, meaning teams play single-elimination matches. The winner of the Copa del Rey earns a spot in the UEFA Europa League and qualifies for the following season's Supercopa de España. It is one of the oldest football tournaments in the country, first held in 1903.