The draw for the second round of the Viaplay Cup will take place today.
Dundee and Inverness play the final group stage fixture of the tournament this afternoon ahead of the draw for the last 16 of the competition.
And the draw will see the introduction of Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs into the tournament as seeded teams for the draw.
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Winners of each group will also be in the hat for the draw alongside the three best runners up.
The five clubs entering the tournament in the second round - because of their representing of Scotland in European competition - will be joined by the three clubs with the best records in the group as seeded clubs for the draw.
Here's everything you need to know about the Viaplay Cup second round draw...
When is the Viaplay second round draw?
The drae for the second round - or last 16 - of the competition will take place today - Sunday, July 30.
The draw will begin at the conclusion of the final group stage match between Dundee and Inverness which kicks off at 3pm.
Can I watch the Viaplay Cup second round draw?
Yes. The draw will be broadcast live on Viaplay Sports after the coverage of Dundee against Inverness.
You can sign up HERE.
Just one game left to go in the #ViaplayCup group stages! 👀
— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) July 29, 2023
No shortage of goals today as knockout round spots were booked by clubs across Scotland 🔥 pic.twitter.com/k2gUXjU7Zj
Which teams are in the Viaplay Cup second round draw?
Seeded
Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Airdrie, Ayr United and Motherwell.
Unseeded
St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Ross County, Partick Thistle, Stirling Albion, Greenock Morton and Raith Rovers.
When will the second round matches be played?
The second round matches in the Viaplay Cup will be played on the weekend of August 19/20.
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