When is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Date, time, TV channel, how to watch
Full details ahead of the Scottish Cup fifth round draw
Scottish Cup romance is in the air this weekend as the eagerly-anticipated fourth round takes centre stage with top flight clubs entering the fray for the first time.
A place in the last 16 of the 2025-26 competition is up for grabs with the action getting underway on Friday night as Rangers host League Two Annan Athletic at Ibrox Stadium in a live Premier Sports clash.
Thirteen ties then take place on Saturday including two live TV games as Dunfermline manager Neil Lennon welcomes former club Hibs to East End Park in a tasty 12.30pm kick-off live on BBC One Scotland before Premiership leaders Hearts host Falkirk at Tynecastle live on Premier Sports at 8pm.
The rest of Saturday's fixtures take place at 3pm with Dundee United v Ayr United the standout tie in a list that also includes Motherwell v Ross County, Stenhousemuir v Morton, Airdrie v Arbroath, Spartans v Inverness CT, Stranraer v Queen's Park, Livingston v St Mirren, Camelon Juniors v Elgin City, Partick Thistle v Montrose, Kilmarnock v Dundee and Kelty Hearts v Cove Rangers.
The remaining two ties take place on Sunday with holders Aberdeen beginning their Scottish Cup defence against Raith Rovers in a 2.30pm kick-off live on BBC One Scotland at Pittodrie.
West of Scotland Premier League side Auchinleck Talbot will then aim to cause the biggest shock in the history of the tournament when they host Celtic in a 5.30pm kick-off live on Premier Sports, with the match moved to Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.
With no replays, all ties will be settled on the day with extra-time and penalties if required. Attention will then turn to the draw for the fifth round. Here is everything you need to know...
When is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw?
The Scottish Cup fifth round draw will be made on Sunday, January 18, 2026 sometime between 7.30pm and 9pm following the conclusion of Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic.
The Scottish Cup fifth round draw will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 as well as the Premier Sports website and app.
The last 16 ties take place on the weekend of Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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