The UEFA Intertoto Cup (aka UI Cup) is a continental football competition held annually for the 3rd level of European clubs, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
The between-seasons cup bills itself as providing both an opportunity for clubs who otherwise would not get the chance to enter the UEFA Cup, but also an opportunity for sports lotteries (or pools) to continue during the summer. This reflects its background, which was as a tournament solely for football pools operated by several Central European FAs. In 1995, the tournament came under official UEFA sanctioning and UEFA Cup qualification places were granted. Any club which wishes to participate must apply for entry, with the highest league positions given spots.