When is the Premier Sports Cup semi-final draw? How to watch as Celtic and Rangers bid for Hampden date

The action gets underway on Friday night when Motherwell host Dundee United at Fir Park between two sides who are among the early top six pacesetters in the William Hill Premiership.

Aberdeen v The Spartans and Rangers v Dundee then take place on Saturday, before Celtic host Falkirk on Sunday. Each tie will be decided by extra time and penalties if the scores are level after 90 minutes.

Cup holders Rangers are bidding to retain the trophy after a 1-0 win over Aberdeen in last season's final saw them claim the Scottish League Cup for a record 28th time and for the first time since 2010/11.

They match will mark their return to Ibrox after taking up temporary residence at Hampden Park for the start of this season due to delayed construction work at their traditional home. They face a Dundee side who last lifted the trophy in 1973.

Celtic have dominated the competition in recent times with seven trophy wins over the last decade while Championship leaders Falkirk, who last made the final in 1947, will hope to cause a huge upset at Parkhead.

Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen have started the season on fire with 10 straight wins in all competitions and will be expected to progress past a Spartans side who knocked out Premiership Ross County in the previous round.

When is the Premier Sports Cup semi-final draw?

The draw takes place on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

How to watch the Premier Sports Cup semi-final draw

The draw will be broadcast live on Premier Sports following their coverage of Celtic v Falkirk, which kicks off at 3pm. The exact time of the draw will depend on whether the match goes to extra-time and penalties.

Semi-final ties are due to be played on the weekend of November 2/3, 2024, with the final scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2024.