The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by Coca-Cola, Skol Lager, Bell's whisky and Co-operative Insurance. The competition, like the Scottish Cup, is currently a straight knockout format.
Kilmarnock are the current holders after defeating Celtic at Hampden Park on 18 March 2012.
Currently, the domestic television and radio rights are held by BBC Scotland.
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