Scottish Gas Men’s and Women’s Scottish Cup format and key dates announced

The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup format and key dates for the 2024/2025 season have been revealed, with the finals of the men’s and women’s competitions taking place at the National Stadium, on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025 respectively. 

The Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup kicks off with the first Preliminary Round on Saturday, 10th August, while the Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup begins a week later with Preliminary Round One on Sunday, 18th August. 

A double draw will take place at 7:30pm on Monday, 22nd July to confirm the ties for the first and second Preliminary Rounds in both competitions.  

Celtic are the holders of the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup, having triumphed 1-0 with a late Adam Idah goal against rivals Rangers in last season’s final.  

Rangers got their hands on the Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup, however, with Rachel McLauchlan and Lizzie Arnot on target in 2-0 win against Hearts in the final. 

Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup 

Preliminary Round One: weekend of Saturday, 10 August 2024 

Preliminary Round Two: weekend of Saturday, 31 August 2024 

First Round: weekend of Saturday, 28 September 2024 

Second Round: weekend of Saturday, 26 October 2024 

Third Round: weekend of Saturday, 30 November 2024 

Fourth Round: weekend of Saturday, 18 January 2025 

Fifth Round: weekend of Saturday, 8 February 2025 

Quarter-Finals: weekend of Saturday, 8 March 2025 

Semi-Finals: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2025 

Final: Saturday, 24 May 2025 

Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup 

Preliminary Round 1: weekend of Sunday, 18 August 2024 

Preliminary Round 2: weekend of Sunday, 8 September 2024 

First Round: weekend of Sunday, 6 October 2024 

Second Round: weekend of Sunday, 3 November 2024 

Third Round: weekend of Sunday, 8 December 2024 

Fourth Round: weekend of Sunday, 2 February 2025 

Quarter-Finals: weekend of Sunday, 9 March 2025 

Semi-Finals: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April 2025 

Final: Sunday, 25 May 2025