Scottish Gas Men's and Women's Scottish Cup 2026 – Dates for the diary
The Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup kicks off with the first Preliminary Round on Saturday, 9 August, while the Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup begins a week later with Preliminary Round One on Sunday, 17 August.
The draws for both Preliminary Rounds will take place in July, live on the Scottish Cup Youtube Channel. Details for this will be communicated in due course.
Hibs last won the trophy in 2016 whilst Hearts did likewise in 2012.
Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup
Preliminary Round One: weekend of Saturday, 9 August 2025
Preliminary Round Two: weekend of Saturday, 30 August 2025
First Round: weekend of Saturday, 27 September 2025
Second Round: weekend of Saturday, 25 October 2025
Third Round: weekend of Saturday, 29 November 2025
Fourth Round: weekend of Saturday, 17 January 2026
Fifth Round: weekend of Saturday, 7 February 2026
Quarter-Finals: weekend of Saturday, 7 March 2026
Semi-Finals: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026
Final: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Rangers comfortably beat Hibs 5-0 in the final of the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup at Fir Park, Motherwell. Credit: Ian Jacobs.
Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup
Preliminary Round 1: weekend of Sunday, 17 August 2025
Preliminary Round 2: weekend of Sunday, 7 September 2025
First Round: weekend of Sunday, 5 October 2025
Second Round: weekend of Sunday, 2 November 2025
Third Round: weekend of Sunday, 7 December 2025
Fourth Round: weekend of Sunday, 11 January 2026
Quarter-Finals: weekend of Sunday, 15 February 2026
Semi-Finals: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026
Final: Sunday, 31 May 2026
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