2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup

The 2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the IRN-BRU Cup due to sponsorship reasons, will be the 26th season of the competition. The tournament will take on a different format from previous seasons with a total of 54 teams participating. This will be the first season with two clubs from both Northern Ireland and Wales competing alongside the 30 members of the 2016–17 Scottish Championship, 2016–17 Scottish League One and 2016–17 Scottish League Two, four teams from the 2016–17 Highland Football League and four from the 2016–17 Lowland Football League as well the U20 sides of the teams competing in the 2016–17 Scottish Premiership.

2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup

The 2016–17 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the IRN-BRU Cup due to sponsorship reasons, will be the 26th season of the competition. The tournament will take on a different format from previous seasons with a total of 54 teams participating. This will be the first season with two clubs from both Northern Ireland and Wales competing alongside the 30 members of the 2016–17 Scottish Championship, 2016–17 Scottish League One and 2016–17 Scottish League Two, four teams from the 2016–17 Highland Football League and four from the 2016–17 Lowland Football League as well the U20 sides of the teams competing in the 2016–17 Scottish Premiership.