The SPFL and KDM Group have today unveiled the new KDM Evolution Trophy as fixtures for the league phase of the revamped Challenge Cup competition were launched at Hampden.
ICTFC’s league phase fixtures are as follows:
Matchday 1: Tues 12th Aug, 7.45pm KO, Elgin City v ICTFC
Matchday 2: Tues 26th Aug, 7.45pm KO, ICTFC v Aberdeen B
Matchday 3: Sat 6th Sep, 3pm KO, ICTFC v Stirling Albion
Matchday 4: Tues 23rd Sep, 7.45pm KO, ICTFC v Dundee B
Matchday 5: Sat 11 Oct, 3pm KO, Forfar Athletic v ICTFC
Matchday 6: Tues 11 Nov, 7.45pm KO, ICTFC v Dundee United B
KDM EVOLUTION TROPHY 2025/26 LEAGUE PHASE FIXTURE LIST IN FULL
The bespoke silverware was created by famous designers, Thomas Lyte, who commissioned other major trophies including Guiness Six Nations, Emirates FA Cup, Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup, Lions Series Trophy, the Ryder Cup and most recently the new SWPL trophies.
Its unveiling comes as the SPFL today announced fixtures for the KDM Evolution Trophy’s opening-round league phase, which kicks off on Tuesday August 12.
A total of 90 games will be played over six matchdays across the league phase, which comprises 10 William Hill League 1 clubs, 10 William Hill League 2 clubs, and 10 William Hill Premiership B-teams. The 22 highest-placed clubs will then be joined by the 10 William Hill Championship clubs for the start of the knock-out stages.
KDM Evolution Trophy dates 2025/26
League phase
MD1: Midweek of August 12/13, 2025
MD2: Midweek of August 26/27, 2025
MD3: Weekend of September 6/7, 2025
MD4: Midweek of September 23/24, 2025
MD5: Weekend of October 11/12, 2025
MD6: Tuesday November 11, 2025
Round of 32
Midweek of December 9/10, 2025
Round of 16
Midweek of January 6/7, 2026
Quarter-finals
Midweek of January 27/28, 2026
Semi-finals
Midweek of February 24/25, 2026
Final
Weekend of March 28/29 or April 4/5, 2026