1986–87 KNVB Cup

The 1986-87 KNVB Cup was the 69th edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 46 teams contested, beginning on 11 October 1986 and ending at the final on 5 June 1987.
Ajax beat FC Den Haag 4–2 and won the cup for the eleventh time.

Teams

All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1986-87
All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1986-87
26 teams from lower leagues
One youth team

First round

The matches of the first round were played on 11-12 October 1986.
_E Eredivisie; ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The matches of the second round were played on November 15 and 16, 1986.

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on March 10 and 11, 1987.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played between March 29 and April 1, 1987. Instead of extra time, a replay was played if necessary.

Replay

The replay was played on April 15, 1987.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on May 5, 1987. Instead of extra time, a replay was played if necessary.

Replay

The replay was played on May 19, 1987.

Final

Ajax had won the Cup Winners' Cup tournament this year, therefore the Netherlands were allowed to send two teams to next year's edition of 1987–88. This way, finalists FC Den Haag also qualified.