THE Scottish FA has confirmed the dates for next season's Scottish Cup.

The final is set to be staged on 25 May 2019 with semi-finals taking place over the weekend of 13 and 14 April. 

Action will get underway early with the first preliminary round on 11 August.

Premiership clubs will enter in the Fourth Round on 19 January after returning from the winter break. 

Scottish Cup dates 2018/19

Preliminary Round One - Saturday, 11 August 2018

Preliminary Round Two – Saturday, 1 September 2018

First Round – Saturday, 22 September 2018

Second Round – Saturday, 20 October 2018

Third Round – Saturday, 24 November 2018

Fourth Round – Saturday, 19 January 2019

Fifth Round – Saturday, 9 February 2019

Sixth Round – Saturday, 2 March 2019

Semi-Finals – Saturday, 13 April and Sunday, 14 April 2019

Final – Saturday, 25 May 2019