The teams to participate are:

South

Red Lions, Sable Farming, Hangover.

Centre

Airborne Rangers, Mafco and Silver Strikers Reserves.

North

Baka City, Ekwendeni Hammers.

Bottom of Super League teams

Moyale, Mzuni, Karonga United, Savenda Chitipa United, Ntopwa, Masters Security, Mlatho Mponela, Dwangwa United.

Super League teams on bye

Mighty Be forward Wanderers, Kamuzu Barracks, Nyasa Big Bullets, Silver Strikers, Blue Eagles, TN Stars, Civil Sporting Club, Mighty Tigers FC