Founded | 1946 |
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Region | Scotland |
Number of teams | 45 |
Current champions | Celtic (22nd title) |
Most successful team(s) | Rangers (28 titles) |
Television broadcasters | Premier Sports |
2024–25 Scottish League Cup |
The Scottish League Cup (also known as the Premier Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a football competition open to all Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs. First held in 1946–47, it is the oldest national League cup in existence. The competition had a straight knockout format but became a group and knockout competition from 2016–17.
Rangers are the record holders of the cup, winning 28 times. Celtic are the current holders, winning their 22nd title after beating Rangers 3–3 (5-4 pen.) at Hampden Park on 15 December 2024.
The domestic television rights are held by Premier Sports who replaced BT Sport from the 2019–20 season.