The 2010–11 Scottish Challenge Cup, known as the ALBA Challenge Cup due to sponsorship reasons with MG Alba, was the 20th season of the competition, competed for by all 30 members of the Scottish Football League.
The defending champions were Dundee, who defeated Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3–2 in the 2009 final.
[3] Source: Scottish Football League Berwick Rangers received a random bye to the second round.
[3] Source: Scottish Football League The second round draw was conducted on 27 July 2010 at Hampden Park.
[4] Source: Scottish Football League The quarter-final draw was conducted on 12 August 2010 at Hampden Park.