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Hampden Set for Cup Semi-Final Weekend as Old Firm Clash Headlines Double Bill

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The 2025/26 Premier Sports Cup semi-finals are set for the weekend of 1–2 November, with Hampden Park once again hosting two of the biggest dates in the Scottish football calendar.

The first semi-final sees Motherwell take on St Mirren under the lights on Saturday 1 November, with a 5.30pm kick-off.

It’s a chance for both sides to write a new chapter, Motherwell last lifted the trophy in 1951, while St Mirren’s sole triumph came in 2013.

The second semi-final, on Sunday 2 November at 2.00pm, delivers a high-stakes repeat of last season’s final as Celtic and Rangers face off once again.

That match ended in a dramatic 3–3 draw before Celtic won on penalties to take the silverware.

Both ties will be shown live on Premier Sports, with a place in the final on Sunday 14 December at stake.

Despite rising matchday costs, ticket prices for the East and West Stands have been frozen at last season’s rates.

Adult tickets are priced at £30 or £36, with concessions for under 16s and over 65s available at £15 and £19.

Tickets will be issued digitally via the Hampden Park app.

SPFL group chief executive Neil Doncaster said:

“We are delighted to confirm the match details and pleased to keep general admission prices frozen for most fans.

“It promises to be a great weekend of football.”

As part of updated crowd safety measures, both Celtic and Rangers will have 500 fewer tickets than usual following pyrotechnic incidents at last season’s Hampden fixtures.

Any repeat of such behaviour will result in an automatic 800-ticket reduction for future matches at the national stadium.

Motherwell are also under a suspended ticket reduction on similar terms.

Supporters are encouraged to follow club channels for ticket sale dates and further allocation information.

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Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy is a senior writer and editor at The Highland Times. He covers politics, business, and community affairs across the Highlands and Islands. His reporting focuses on stories that matter to local people while placing them in a wider national and international context.
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