2008 Emperor's Cup
The 88th Emperor's Cup began on September 13, 2008 and ended on January 1, 2009 with the final at National Stadium in Tokyo. As the champion, Gamba Osaka participated in 2009 AFC Champions League.Calendar
Participants
- Consadole Sapporo
- Kashima Antlers
- Omiya Ardija
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- Kashiwa Reysol
- JEF United Ichihara Chiba
- FC Tokyo
- Tokyo Verdy
- Kawasaki Frontale
- Yokohama F. Marinos
- Shimizu S-Pulse
- Júbilo Iwata
- Nagoya Grampus
- Albirex Niigata
- Kyoto Sanga FC
- Gamba Osaka
- Vissel Kobe
- Oita Trinita
- Vegalta Sendai
- Montedio Yamagata
- Mito HollyHock
- Thespa Kusatsu
- Yokohama FC
- Shonan Bellmare
- FC Gifu
- Ventforet Kofu
Japan Football League
- Tochigi SC
- Osaka Taiiku University
Prefectures
Matches
All matches are Japan Standard TimeFirst Round
Second Round
Third Round
The 15 J2 teams plus one JFL representative entered at this round.
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----Fourth Round
The 18 J1 teams will enter at this round.
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----Fifth Round
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----Quarter-finals
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----Semi-finals
----Final