What Is Tennent’s Sixes 2026 and Where Can You Watch It?
Tennent’s Sixes 2026 brings Scottish football’s indoor cult favourite back to Braehead Arena, with the Tennent’s Sixes teams represented by familiar faces from the past. Think less ceremonial handshake, more old rivalries in a tighter room. The shirts are current, the memories are well worn, and a small pitch should leave precious little space for anyone to hide.
What is returning after 33 years?
The original competition ran from 1984 to 1993. This revival takes place on 3 and 4 October, backed by the SPFL and featuring legends teams from all 12 Premiership clubs. These are former players, rather than the clubs’ current first teams. That distinction matters when checking squads or deciding what sort of football to expect.
Which teams are in each group?
Three regional groups give the opening stage a useful dose of local tension. Every club starts with three group opponents.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Falkirk, Hearts, Hibernian, Motherwell |
| B | Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United, St Johnstone |
| C | Celtic, Kilmarnock, Rangers, St Mirren |
Group C contains the obvious headline fixture, but reducing the weekend to Celtic against Rangers would miss much of its appeal. The Edinburgh and Dundee rivalries are also built into the draw.
Which legends are taking part?
The announced squads offer more than a few recognisable names. These are selected participants, not complete squad lists.
| Club | Players to watch |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Niall McGinn, Richard Foster |
| Celtic | Aiden McGeady, Gary Hooper |
| Dundee | Gary Harkins, Paul McGowan |
| Dundee United | Morgaro Gomis, Danny Swanson |
| Falkirk | Stephen McGinn, Darryl Duffy |
| Hearts | Rudi Skácel, Christophe Berra |
| Hibernian | Grant Holt, Ivan Sproule |
| Kilmarnock | Craig Bryson, Liam Kelly |
| Motherwell | Ross McCormack, John Sutton |
| Rangers | Kris Boyd, Charlie Adam |
| St Johnstone | Liam Craig, Callum Booth |
| St Mirren | Hugh Murray, Jose Quitongo |
Barry Ferguson manages Rangers, with Ian Durrant assisting. Tom Boyd leads Celtic. St Johnstone have confirmed that Booth replaces Craig Conway, who has withdrawn.
For me, McGeady’s ability in tight spaces makes Celtic particularly interesting to watch. That is an assessment of the format, not a prediction based on the present Premiership table.
What is the Tennent’s Sixes schedule and TV coverage?
Premier Sports has exclusive live coverage. The published session times below are UK times, with British Summer Time still in force.
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday afternoon | 1pm-3.30pm |
| Saturday evening | 4.30pm-7pm |
| Sunday afternoon | 1pm-3.30pm |
| Sunday knockout session | 4.30pm-8pm |
Group matches run across the first three sessions. The final session contains the knockout rounds; a ticket is for the selected session, so check it carefully before travelling.
There is also a practical viewing advantage: Saturday’s evening session finishes before Scotland’s Nations League trip to North Macedonia kicks off at 7.45pm BST. Supporters can follow both, provided they allow time to switch between the relevant coverage.
How do the rules work?
The group winners and runners-up advance, joined by the two best third-placed teams, creating an eight-team knockout stage. Drawn group matches go to penalties, with a bonus point for winning the shootout. The sin bin also returns.
Are Tennent’s Sixes betting odds available?
Verified UK markets have not been established for this guide. Premiership odds cannot stand in for legends tournament prices, and retired players’ reputations are no substitute for current fitness or confirmed participation.
If markets appear, check match duration, shootout settlement and the listed squad before staking anything. For now, the strongest recommendation is simply to enjoy the football.
