The calendar for the 2022–23 Scottish Cup as announced by the Scottish Football Association on 29 July 2022.[2] Starting this season, replays were abolished after the Preliminary Round. Starting in the First Round, matches tied after 90 minutes will go to extra time, and if still tied, to penalty kicks.[3]
The preliminary round takes place on the weekend of 27 August 2022. In total, 50 clubs entered the competition at this stage. They were drawn into 24 ties and two clubs received a bye to the first round.
The draw for the preliminary round was made on 2 August 2022. Two clubs, except the four qualifiers (Carnoustie Panmure, Drumchapel United, Invergordon, or Tower Hearts), were eligible to receive a bye to the first round.[5]
Teams in bold advanced to the first round.
* Jeanfield Swifts and Tynecastle received a bye to the first round.[6] Cumnock Juniors also received a bye after the draw was made, as Tower Hearts withdrew from the competition.[7]
The first round will take place on the weekend of 17 September 2022. Along with the 23 winners from the preliminary round and 3 teams with byes, there are 34 new entries at this stage - 18 from the Highland Football League and 16 from the Lowland Football League.[5] The draw for the first round will be made on 29 August 2022 at 15:00 live on the Scottish Cup YouTube, Facebook & Twitter pages.[8]
The second round will take place on the weekend of 22 October 2022. Along with the 30 winners from the first round, there are 10 new entries at this stage - all from League Two.[5]
The third round will take place on the weekend of 26 November 2022. Along with the 20 winners from the second round, there are 20 new entries at this stage - all from League One and the Championship.[5]
The fourth round will take place on the weekend of 21 January 2023. Along with the 20 winners from the third round, there are 12 new entries at this stage - all from the Premiership.[5]