2010 Emperor's Cup
The 90th Emperor's Cup began on 4 September 2010 and ended on 1 January 2011 with the final at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Gamba Osaka were the two-time defending champions, having won two previous tournaments.
Kashima Antlers won the tournament and was awarded a 2011 AFC Champions League berth.Calendar
Participants
Starting in the First Round
;Prefectural finals winners – 47 teams
;Prime Minister Cup University football tournament winners – 1 team
- Komazawa University
Starting in the Second Round
;J.League Division 1 – 18 teams
- Vegalta Sendai
- Montedio Yamagata
- Kashima Antlers
- Omiya Ardija
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- FC Tokyo
- Kawasaki Frontale
- Yokohama F. Marinos
- Shonan Bellmare
- Shimizu S-Pulse
- Júbilo Iwata
- Nagoya Grampus
- Albirex Niigata
- Kyoto Sanga
- Cerezo Osaka
- Gamba Osaka
- Vissel Kobe
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
;J.League Division 2 – 19 teams
- Consadole Sapporo
- Mito HollyHock
- Tochigi SC
- Thespa Kusatsu
- Kashiwa Reysol
- JEF United Chiba
- Tokyo Verdy
- Yokohama FC
- Ventforet Kofu
- Kataller Toyama
- FC Gifu
- Fagiano Okayama
- Tokushima Vortis
- Ehime FC
- Giravanz Kitakyushu
- Avispa Fukuoka
- Sagan Tosu
- Roasso Kumamoto
- Oita Trinita
;Japan Football League – 3 teams
※Clubs ranked from first to third at the end of the 17th week of 2010 Japan Football League.Matches
All matches are Japan Standard TimeFirst Round
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----Fourth Round
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----Quarterfinals
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----Semifinals
----Final
