Hearts begin their Premier Sports Cup campaign next month as the Gorgie side join those progressing from the group stage phase.
Robbie Neilson's men are the only Edinburgh-based club in the next round of the competition which has already provided plenty of shocks. 2021 finalists Hibs are already out after they lost to League One side Falkirk and an administration error saw them handed a 3-0 loss against Morton. They are joined by fellow Premiership sides St Mirren and St Johnstone in heading for an early exit.
The stakes are set to be raised with the clubs participating in European football joining the race for silverware. Dundee United and Motherwell enter at this stage alongside Celtic and Rangers, with every group stage winner joining them. The three best runners-up in this section will also progress as the competition is just two rounds away from Hampden Park. Here is everything you need to know about the draw Hearts are involved in.
When does it take place?
The draw will commence immediately after Aberdeen's match against Raith Rovers at Pittodrie, which begins at 3pm.
Will it be broadcast on TV?
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It will be televised with Premier Sports broadcasting the draw live straight after the Aberdeen v Raith tie wraps up the group stages after 5pm.
Premier Sports Player subscribers can also live-stream via their respective devices.
When is kick-off?
Matches are due to be played 'midweek on the weekend of August 30/31 and are subject to TV selections' according to the SPFL.
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