Russian Cup: Today’s Schedule – Arsenal Tula vs. Lokomotiv Moscow and Dynamo Moscow vs. Spartak Moscow
March 5, 2026, marks a significant day in the Fonbet Russian Cup, with matches from both the Regional Path and the RPL Path taking place. The competition, in its 34th season since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, is nearing its climax, with the final scheduled for May 24, 2026.
Match Schedule for March 5 (Moscow Time)
Second Stage of the 1/4 Finals – Regional Path
18:30. Arsenal Tula vs. Lokomotiv Moscow
1/2 Finals – RPL Path
20:45. Dynamo Moscow vs. Spartak Moscow
Current Cup Holder
CSKA Moscow is the current holder of the Russian Cup, having defeated Rostov in the final of the previous tournament. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with CSKA ultimately winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
Russian Cup Standings (as of March 5, 2026)
Here’s a look at the current standings in the RPL Group Stage:
Group A
| Pl | CLUB | GP | PTS | W | D | L | S-M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1P | Zenit | 6 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +14 |
| 2P | Orenburg | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -8 |
| 3R | Rubin | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 |
| 4 | Akhmat | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 |
Group B
| Pl | CLUB | GP | PTS | W | D | L | S-M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1P | Krasnodar | 6 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +9 |
| 2P | Dynamo M | 6 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 |
| 3R | Krylia Sovetov | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 |
| 4 | Sochi | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -10 |
Group C
| Pl | CLUB | GP | PTS | W | D | L | S-M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1P | Spartak M | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 |
| 2P | Dynamo Mkh | 6 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 |
| 3R | Rostov | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 |
| 4 | Pari Nizhny Novgorod | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -9 |
Group D
| Pl | CLUB | GP | PTS | W | D | L | S-M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1P | CSKA | 6 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +4 |
| 2P | Lokomotiv M | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 |
| 3R | Baltika | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| 4 | Akron | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 |
Key: Pl – place; GP – games played; PTS – points scored; W – wins; D – draws; L – losses; S-M – goals scored and missed; 1P (2P) – qualification to the play-off round of the RPL pathway; 3P – qualification to the play-off round of the Regions pathway.