The main Scottish Cup draws are held shortly before each round, and the exact TV/streaming slot is confirmed by the Scottish FA and broadcasters a little in advance, rather than being fixed for the whole season.

Key timing for 2025–26

For the 2025–26 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup season, the Scottish FA has only published match weekends and overall format , not a permanent calendar of draw times. That means the question “when is the Scottish Cup draw” usually depends on which round you mean and on broadcaster scheduling for that year.

  • The men’s competition rounds are scheduled on these weekends:
    • 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: 18–19 April 2026
    • Final: Saturday 23 May 2026.
  • Draws are typically held shortly after the completion of the previous round’s ties, often as part of a live TV or online show.

What is known right now

  • For 2025–26, the Scottish FA has stated that the preliminary round draws will take place in July , live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel, with precise dates and times “communicated in due course.”
  • Other round draws (e.g., fourth round in January, fifth round in February) are usually announced closer to the time through Scottish FA channels, broadcasters, and club media.

How to get the exact next draw time

Because the next draw time changes from season to season and round to round, the most reliable way to know “when is the Scottish Cup draw” for the current round is:

  1. Check the Scottish FA’s Scottish Cup section and news page, where they post draw details and streaming info.
  1. Look at broadcaster schedules (often BBC Scotland or other rights holders), which usually list the draw as a short live segment around cup highlights.
  2. Keep an eye on club and fan forums or social channels, which tend to echo the official announcement quickly.

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