The broadcasting rights were granted to Elang Mahkota Teknologi group; matches were aired by their channels: Indosiar and O-Channel.[3]
Teams
Initially, the tournament was planned to be competed by 20 teams: 18 teams from 2018 Liga 1 and 2 best placed teams from 2017 Liga 2.[4] Then, Persipura Jayapura decided not to participate in this year's tournament. Kalteng Putra was confirmed to replace them.[5]
Seven venues in seven cities were selected for the tournament.[6][7][8] On 21 January 2018, the venue of Group E officially moved from Gajayana Stadium to Kanjuruhan Stadium after two matches because the Gajayana's pitch was heavily damaged by bad weather and bad drainage.[9]
Player registration regulations are as follows:[10][11]
Clubs can register at least 18 players and a maximum of 36 players;
Clubs are required to register 7 players under the age of 23 (born on or after 1 January 1996);
Clubs can register a maximum of 6 foreign players, including one slot for a player from AFC countries. But only 4 foreign players (3+1 Asia) are eligible in a match;
Player registration is opened from 10 January 2018 until a day before the first match of each group.
Group stage
The Organizing Committee (OC) announced the group draw on 9 January 2018. The group draw is determined by the host, the team's ranking in the 2017 Liga 1 competition, geographical factors, and commercial interests.[12]
Source: Piala Presiden 2018 Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored 4) Head-to-head 5) Drawing.[13] (H) Host.
Source: Piala Presiden 2018 Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored 4) Head-to-head 5) Drawing.[13] (H) Host.
Source: Piala Presiden 2018 Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored 4) Head-to-head 5) Drawing.[13] (H) Host.
Source: Piala Presiden 2018 Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored 4) Head-to-head 5) Drawing.[13] (H) Host.
Source: Piala Presiden 2018 Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored 4) Head-to-head 5) Drawing.[13] (H) Host.
As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.