Scottish Cup Draw: All the Details as Celtic Enter the Draw

Celtic will soon discover their opponents in the next stage of the Scottish Cup, with the draw set to take place this week as the competition moves into its business end.

Supporters won’t have long to wait, and with Martin O’Neill’s side building momentum going into December, the cup draw has taken on added interest during a hectic period for the club.

The Scottish Cup remains a major target every season, and with the fixtures piling up across league and Europe, the timing of the draw will give fans an early look at how the schedule could shape up in the early months of 2026.

With Wilfried Nancy expected to arrive next week, the identity of Celtic’s next Scottish Cup opponent will also be part of the picture he walks into as he prepares for his first domestic knockout campaign.

The draw will be shown live on the broadcaster’s usual platforms and will follow the conclusion of this weekend’s Scottish Cup ties. With supporters already relishing the chance to see who Celtic will face, the SFA has confirmed the full viewing details.

The draw takes place on Sunday evening, immediately after the final televised cup tie of the weekend. It will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland, with coverage beginning shortly after the full-time whistle.

Supporters can also watch the draw through the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Scotland website, where it will be streamed in full for viewers at home and abroad.

Celtic enter the competition at this stage, meaning fans will get their first look at the club’s route through the knockout rounds.

With the team enjoying an upturn in form under O’Neill, including that memorable win in Rotterdam, there is a sense that the Scottish Cup could provide a springboard as the club transitions to a new manager.

Interest has grown further given the uncertainty around how O’Neill’s interim spell will end. If Sunday’s match at Easter Road does indeed mark his final game in charge, the draw later that evening will officially mark the beginning of the Nancy era and give the incoming boss clarity on one of his early challenges.

From a supporter’s perspective, the ritual of the Scottish Cup draw never loses its appeal. Whether it’s a glamour tie, a tricky away day on a tight pitch, or a home match against a lower-league side fighting for their moment, the draw shapes the mood and anticipation ahead of one of the most cherished competitions in the Scottish game.

Celtic’s focus, for now, remains on collecting points in the league as the festive schedule ramps up. But once the full-time whistle goes on Sunday, eyes will turn to the BBC studio as the balls come out and the next step in the club’s Scottish Cup journey becomes clear.

That moment will offer supporters another chance to look ahead, assess the challenge and picture what might lie on the road to Hampden, a road Celtic always expect to be on when the Scottish Cup begins.