The Premier Sports Cup is heating up, with seven more clubs securing their spots in the last 16. The competition has been thrilling so far, showcasing top Scottish football talent.

Last 16 Fixtures

The last 16 matches are scheduled to take place on August 17-18, with eight games live on Premier Sports. Some of the exciting matchups include ¹:
– Rangers vs St Johnstone: Rangers, the defending champions, will face St Johnstone at Hampden Park on August 17, live on Premier Sports at 5:45 pm.
– Celtic vs Hibernian: Celtic will take on Hibernian on August 18, live on Premier Sports at 3:00 pm, followed by the quarter-final draw.
– Other Matchups:
– Aberdeen vs Queen’s Park: Live on Premier Sports at 3:00 pm on August 17.
– Dundee vs Airdrieonians: Live on Premier Sports at 3:00 pm on August 17.
– Falkirk vs Heart of Midlothian: Live on Premier Sports at 3:00 pm on August 17.
– The Spartans vs Ross County: Live on Premier Sports at 3:00 pm on August 17.
– Dundee United vs St Mirren: Live on Premier Sports at 2:00 pm on August 18.
– Motherwell vs Kilmarnock: Live on Premier Sports at 2:00 pm on August 18.

Competition Format

The Premier Sports Cup features a group stage followed by a knockout format. The top teams from each group and the best runners-up progress to the second round, where they’re joined by clubs competing in European competitions ².

Recent Winners

Celtic are the current champions, having won their 22nd title in the competition. They defeated Rangers 3-3 (5-4 in penalties) in the final on December 15, 2024 ³ ⁴.

Broadcasting

Premier Sports holds the domestic television rights for the Scottish League Cup, broadcasting matches live in the UK and Ireland. Other broadcasters include beIN Sports in Australia and ESPN in sub-Saharan Africa ³.