SPFL Tennent's Sixes set to return on October 3-4

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

SPFL Tennent's Sixes set to return on October 3-4
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The official SPFL Tennent’s Sixes returns after decades, with matches held at Braehead Arena on October 3 and 4. All 12 Premiership teams will participate in a legends version of the six-a-side tournament. The event first gained popularity in the 1980s and '90s, last held in 1993. Fans can expect group stages followed by knockout rounds, as every match will have a definitive outcome. Organizers aim to create a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of nostalgia and modern features, including a sin-bin rule and bonus points for penalty shootouts.

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  • Event scheduled for October 3 and 4 at Braehead Arena.
  • All 12 Premiership teams to compete in a legends tournament.
  • Originally held from 1984 to 1993, with Celtic as past winners.
  • Group stages will precede knockout rounds with decisive match outcomes.
  • Bonus point awarded for penalty shootout victories.
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Scottish football is going back to the future with the return of the official SPFL Tennent’s Sixes.It was an iconic six-a-side tournament in the 1980s and ‘90s – with Celtic winning the tourname...

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