Scottish Cup quarter-final dates set with all 4 ties set for the box during bumper weekend of action

After a dramatic fifth round, the road to Hampden continues for the eight clubs left standing who are all dreaming of glory in May

Ryan McDonald Sports Trends Editor and Fraser Clarke Sport Trends Writer

11:30, 19 Feb 2025

The Scottish Cup trophy is pictured before a Scottish Cup semi-final match between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park, on April 30, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland

The competition is heating up to lift the most iconic trophy in Scottish football(Image: SNS Group)

Dreams of Hampden glory in May remain for eight clubs, and all four Scottish Cup quarter-final ties will be live on TV for fans to enjoy.

Hearts put six past Dundee the last side the teams met and after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against St Mirren the Jambos will be fancying their chances of reaching the semi-finals - and beyond. It's 13 years since the maroon side of Edinburgh celebrated lifting the historic trophy with a unforgettable battering of city rivals Hibs at Hampden, and the prospect of another capital clash on the final remains on the cards. But to get to that stage they will need to get the better of Tony Docherty's men who will be eager for revenge for the league trouncing. Fans can catch that one on Friday March 7 live on Premier Sports with kick-off at 7.45pm

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Giant-killing Queen's Park were rewarded for their Ibrox heroics with a trip to Pittodrie to face Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen - and the Spiders will fancy their chances of pulling off another giant killing given the Dons stuttering league form after a blistering start to life under the Swede. That one will be live on BBC One on Saturday March 8 and kick off has been set for 12.30pm.

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Holders Celtic cruised beyond Championship Raith Rovers 5-0 at Parkhead, with Daizen Maeda's deadly form continuing as he netted a hat-trick in a devastating display from Brendan Rodgers' Hoops, and their quarter-final with David Gray's resurgent Hibs will be broadcast live on Premier Sports on Sunday March 9 with kick off at 3pm.

The final tie sees 2021 winners St Johnstone travel to Championship Livingston. The Lions are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, but they will fancy their chances against Simo Valakari's Premiership strugglers - who might have to pick whether they prioritise preserving their top-flight status or a run to Hampden. That one will be broadcast on the BBC Scotland on Monday March 10 with kick off at Almondvale 7.45pm.

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Scottish Cup quarter-final draw

Friday 7 March – Heart of Midlothian v. Dundee; Kick-off 7.45pm (Live on Premier Sports)
Saturday 8 March – Aberdeen v. Queen’s Park; Kick-off 12.30pm (Live on BBC One)
Sunday 9 March – Celtic v. Hibernian; Kick-off 3.00pm (Live on Premier Sports)
Monday 10 March – Livingston v. St. Johnstone; Kick off 7:45pm (Live on BBC Scotland)