The Coupe Gambardella begins in December, of the previous year of the final, at the regional level. Home advantage is given out randomly, until the semi-final stage when games are played at neutral venues.
The Coupe Gambardella tournament starts in December of the previous year, initially at a local level. In the semi-finals, home advantage is assigned randomly before matches are held at impartial venues, reflecting a shift from regional to neutral settings.