Scottish League Cup: All SPFL teams to take part, with 6 October start
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Celtic have won the Scottish League Cup in the past four seasons
All 42 SPFL clubs have now confirmed their participation in this season's Scottish League Cup, with the group stage kicking off on 6 October.
Clubs had been given the opportunity to opt out, with the Championship, League One and League Two operating shortened campaigns from mid-October.
The format mirrors last season's with no replays, bonus points and sides in Europe joining at the knockout phase.
The final will be played at Hampden on Sunday, 28 February.
Lowland League champions Kelty Hearts and Highland League champions Brora Rangers will be invited to take part, with a seeded and regionalised draw to follow.
The competition's October and November dates clash with international breaks.
Betfred Cup dates:
Round 1:
Match day one - 6 October
Match day two - 10 October
Match day three - 13 October
Match day four - 10 November
Match day five - 14 November
Round 2:
28-29 November
Quarter-finals
15-17 December
Semi-finals:
23-24 January
Final
28 February