[2] The defending champions were Livingston, who defeated Alloa Athletic in the 2015 final,[3] but were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Rangers.

Rangers defeated Peterhead in the final at Hampden Park by a score of 4–0 to win the competition for the first time.

The first round draw took place on Monday 29 June 2015 at 14:30 BST at St Mirren Park.

[5] The second round draw took place on Monday 27 July 2015 at 14:30 BST at St Mirren Park.

[6] The quarter-final draw took place on Thursday 20 August 2015 at 14:30 BST at Hampden Park.