The dates for the 2022/23 edition of the Scottish Cup have been confirmed – with the big kick-off on Saturday, 27 August for the Preliminary Round.

The draw for that will take place at Hampden Park on Tuesday, with finalised details to be confirmed on Monday across our social media channels.

With an extended domestic calendar – as a result of the FIFA World Cup – the Scottish Cup Final will take place a little later than usual this year on Saturday, 3 June as the competing clubs look to follow in the footsteps of current holders Rangers.

Your key dates are as follows:

Preliminary Round: weekend of Saturday, 27 August 2022

First Round: weekend of Saturday, 17 September 2022

Second Round: weekend of Saturday, 22 October 2022

Third Round: weekend of Saturday, 26 November 2022

Fourth Round: weekend of Saturday, 21 January 2023

Fifth Round: weekend of Saturday, 11 February 2023

Quarter-Finals: weekend of Saturday, 11 March 2023

Semi-Finals: Saturday, 29 April and Sunday, 30 April 2023

Final: Saturday, 3 June 2023