The Scottish Cup Final 2024 is just weeks away as Celtic and Rangers prepare to lock horns for the fifth and final time this season on May 25.
The match marks the first time the two sides have faced each other in a Scottish Cup Final since 2002, when Rangers won 3-2. That day, John Hartson and Bobo Balde found the net for Martin O'Neill's side – however a Barry Ferguson goal and a Peter Lovenkrands brace secured silverware for Alex McLeish's men.
The last time Celtic and Rangers met in the Scottish Cup altogether, on the other hand, was during last year's semi-final, when a first-half header from Jota ensured Ange Postecoglou's men got the better of Michael Beale's on the day. Celtic went on to defeat Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1 in last year's final on June 3, 2023.
The Scottish Cup Final 2024 follows four Glasgow Derby encounters in the Scottish Premiership. Read on for the Scottish Cup Final 2024 date, TV channel, live stream & more.
When is the Scottish Cup Final 2024?
The Scottish Cup Final 2024 is at Hampden Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
When is the Scottish Cup Final 2024 kick off time?
The Scottish Cup Final 2024 kick off time is 3pm at Hampden Park.
There had been early suggestions that the Scottish Cup final 2024 kick-off time may be moved regarding television schedule clashes with the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City, however the SFA has since confirmed the above details.
How to get Scottish Cup final tickets
Information on purchasing Scottish Cup final tickets can be found on Hampden Park's official website.
What channel is the Scottish Cup final on?
The Scottish Cup final 2024 will be broadcast live on Premier Sports and BBC Scotland. The match will also be available to stream live through Premier Sports for subscribers, and live on BBC iPlayer.
How the Scottish Cup semi-finals were won
Celtic
Celtic overcame Aberdeen in dramatic fashion in last month's semi-final.
After conceding early to a fine Bojan Miovski strike after just two minutes, Nicolas Kuhn equalised on 21. James Forrest fired his side in front minutes after coming on as a substitute over the hour, before Ester Sokler restored parity on the scoreboard in the dying seconds.
Matt O'Riley put Celtic back in front in extra-time with an intelligent finish, before Aberdeen again bounced back – this time via Angus McDonald with less than a minute left on the clock. Celtic ultimately won the ensuing penalty shoot-out 6-5, but not before goalkeeper Joe Hart missed Celtic's fifth penalty from the spot, before heroically saving the decisive kick to win the tie.
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Rangers
Rangers' 2-0 semi-final victory over Hearts was fairly routine for Philippe Clement's men.
In what was a dominant performance from Rangers, in-form forward Cyriel Dessers put his side in front after five minutes when he fashioned onto a Todd Cantwell through ball, before striking low and hard beyond Craig Gordon.
Fast forward to 78 minutes and a similar offensive pairing saw Cantwell slide Dessers in to the right of goal. The forward's first attempt was blocked by the Hearts keeper, but Gordon could do little about Dessers' decisive follow-up.
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