Full Draw for the 2025 Chieftain's Cup Announced

The Camanachd Association is delighted to announce the full draw for the 2025 Chieftain’s Cup, a prestigious competition formerly known as the Single Team Cup. The name change was recommended by the Competition Committee and ratified by the Board of Directors, reflecting the historic and symbolic role of the Chieftain in shinty.

First introduced in the 2022 season, the Chieftain’s Cup has already seen some exciting battles. Col Glen claimed the inaugural title, and in the following years, the defeated finalists Glengarry became champions themselves—Kilmory twice falling to their rivals in both 2023 and 2024 finals.

The Chieftain’s Cup will see teams from across the country competing for the newly named trophy, and the full draw for this season’s competition is now available.

Chieftain’s Cup  1st Round 12th April 2025

Northern Section

  1. Lewis         v       Glengarry
  2. Ardnamurchan         v       Boleskine
  3. Bye Ballachulish
  4. Bye Lochcarron

Southern Section

  1. Uddingston         v       Strachur-Dunoon
  2. ESA         v       Tayforth
  3. Bye Oban Celtic
  4. Bye Kilmory

 

         Chieftain’s Cup 2nd Round 17th May 2025

Oban Celtic              v                  Lochcarron

 

Kilmory          v                  Lewis/Glengarry

 

ESA/Tayforth            v                  Ballachulish

 

Ardnamurchan/Boleskine               v          Uddingston/Strachur-Dunoon

 

Chieftain’s Cup Semi Final 21st June 2025

Oban Celtic/Lochcarron

v

Kilmory/Lewis/Glengarry

 

Ardnamurchan/Boleskine/Uddingston/Strachur-Dunoon

v

ESA/Tayforth/Ballachulish

Camanachd Association President

Burton Morrison

"The Chieftain’s Cup has already produced some memorable moments, and we’re thrilled to see the competition evolve under its new name This reflects the high regard in which the role of Chieftain is held, and also speaks to the values of our sport—respect, pride, and community. With this year’s draw now revealed, we’re eager to watch teams battle it out for the title and carry on the legacy of the competition."

CA Chieftain

John MacKenzie

"I was deeply honoured when the shinty community entrusted me with the role of Chieftain, and to see a competition take on this name is truly humbling. The Chieftain is an honoured representative of the sport, not just a title, and this cup will stand as a testament to the dedication of clubs and volunteers who keep shinty thriving. I look forward to seeing teams compete with the same passion and pride that define our great game."