Celtic Fixtures 25/26 – Full Schedule, Old Firm Dates and TV Guide

Celtic FC’s fixtures for the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season have been released, with the campaign beginning on August 3, 2025, against St Mirren at Celtic Park. The full schedule covers 38 league matches, alongside potential Champions League qualification ties and cup competitions throughout the season.

The Scottish Professional Football League announced the fixtures in June 2025, providing fans with their first complete look at the season ahead. All dates remain subject to change, particularly for matches that fall within international breaks or European competition windows.

This guide compiles the complete pre-split fixture list from official sources, highlights key dates including the Old Firm derbies against Rangers, and explains how supporters can access live broadcast information and calendar downloads.

When Are Celtic’s 2025/26 Fixtures Released?

The SPFL released Celtic’s 2025/26 fixtures in June 2025, following the standard annual announcement process for all Scottish Premiership clubs. The release came after the conclusion of the previous season and allowed supporters approximately six weeks before the campaign’s opening weekend.

The timing enables clubs to finalise travel arrangements, season ticket allocations, and broadcast scheduling discussions with television partners. Celtic’s official website and the SPFL fixtures page publish the most current information, with updates applied when changes occur.

Celtic 2025/26 Season Overview

Key Insights on Celtic 25/26 Fixtures

• The season opens at home to St Mirren on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with a 4:30pm kick-off live on Sky Sports.
• Celtic face Rangers three times during the campaign, with the first meeting at Ibrox on August 31, 2025.
• There is no Boxing Day fixture; instead, Celtic travel to Livingston on December 27, 2025.
• The pre-split schedule concludes against St Mirren at home on April 11, 2026.
• As reigning champions, Celtic enter the Champions League play-off round in August, with potential fixture clashes.
• Sky Sports holds the primary broadcast rights, showing the opening match, all Old Firm derbies, and selected other games.
• Falkirk and Dundee appear six times each across the pre-split fixtures, representing the most frequent opponents.

2025/26 Competition Snapshot

What Are the Full Celtic FC 2025/26 Fixtures?

The complete pre-split Scottish Premiership fixture list for Celtic covers rounds 1 through 33, running from August 2025 to April 2026. The schedule includes 11 home games and 11 away matches during this period, with each team visited twice before the league table splits.

Pre-Split Premiership Schedule

Key Matches: Celtic vs Rangers 2025/26 Dates

The Old Firm derbies against Rangers represent the standout fixtures of the Scottish Premiership calendar. Celtic face their city rivals three times during the 2025/26 season, with all three meetings scheduled for live broadcast on Sky Sports.

Old Firm Fixture Details

• First derby: Sunday, August 31, 2025 — Away at Ibrox, 12pm kick-off
• Second derby: Saturday, January 3, 2026 — Home at Celtic Park, 12:30pm kick-off
• Third derby: Saturday, February 28, 2026 — Away at Ibrox, 3pm kick-off

The scheduling places the first Old Firm encounter early in the season, providing an immediate measure of both teams’ preparations. The New Year’s Day fixture moves to January 3 due to the holiday, maintaining the traditional post-Christmas period meeting at Celtic Park.

All three matches fall within the pre-split portion of the season, meaning both clubs compete in the same half of the league table at the time of each fixture. The final Ibrox meeting on February 28 precedes the split, adding significance to positioning before the championship run-in.

Celtic Home Fixtures and Competition Schedule 25/26

Celtic host eleven teams at Celtic Park during the pre-split phase of the 2025/26 season. The home schedule includes all Premiership opponents at least once, with several clubs visiting twice as part of the balanced fixture rotation.

Home Fixtures at Celtic Park

• St Mirren — August 3 (opening match), April 11 (final pre-split)
• Livingston — August 23, February 11
• Hibernian — September 27, February 21
• Motherwell — October 4, March 14
• Kilmarnock — November 8
• Hearts — December 6
• Aberdeen — December 20
• Dundee United — January 10
• Falkirk — October 29 (evening), January 31
• Rangers — January 3
• Dundee — December 3

Champions League Qualification Path

As reigning Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic enter the Champions League at the play-off round. This requires success in a two-legged tie to reach the group stage, with the outcome determining European commitments throughout autumn 2025.

The play-off first leg is scheduled for August 16 or 17, 2025, immediately following the League Cup first round. The return leg falls around August 23, potentially coinciding with the Premiership fixture against Livingston. Sources indicate Celtic may request a postponement if both competitions require attention simultaneously.

If successful, the Champions League group stage encompasses eight matchdays spanning September through January. Provisional dates include September 16-18, September 30/October 1, October 21/22, November 4/5, November 25/26, December 9/10, January 20/21, and January 28.

Cup Competition Schedule

The League Cup first round occurs on August 16/17, coinciding with the Champions League play-off first leg. The Scottish Cup quarter-final example appears for April 19, 2026, against St Mirren at 2pm, though this remains subject to the club’s progression through earlier rounds.

TV Channels and Broadcast Info for Celtic Fixtures 25/26

Sky Sports holds the primary broadcast rights for Scottish Premiership fixtures in the United Kingdom. Celtic’s matches receive substantial coverage, with all Old Firm derbies and several other high-profile fixtures selected for live television.

Confirmed Live Broadcasts

• Round 1: St Mirren (H) — August 3, 4:30pm
• Round 2: Aberdeen (A) — August 10, 12:30pm
• Round 4: Rangers (A) — August 31, 12pm
• Round 21: Rangers (H) — January 3, 2026, 12:30pm

Additional matches may be added to the broadcast schedule throughout the season. Sky Sports and ESPN provide updated listings as selections are confirmed. International broadcasters cover games for audiences outside the UK, with specific providers varying by region.

Key Dates Timeline: Celtic 2025/26 Season

1. June 2025: SPFL releases full Scottish Premiership fixture list
2. August 3, 2025: Season opens — Celtic vs St Mirren (H)
3. August 16/17, 2025: League Cup first round; Champions League play-off first leg
4. August 23, 2025: Champions League play-off second leg (potential Livingston postponement)
5. August 31, 2025: First Old Firm — Celtic vs Rangers (A)
6. September 16-18, 2025: Champions League group stage matchday 1 (if qualified)
7. December 27, 2025: No Boxing Day match — Celtic vs Livingston (A)
8. January 3, 2026: Second Old Firm — Celtic vs Rangers (H)
9. February 28, 2026: Third Old Firm — Celtic vs Rangers (A)
10. April 11, 2026: Final pre-split fixture — Celtic vs St Mirren (H)
11. May 16/17, 2026: League season concludes; play-off final May 21/24

Confirmed Information vs Updates Pending

Where to Find Official Updates

The most reliable sources for fixture information include Celtic’s official website, which maintains a dedicated fixtures page with the current schedule and any amendments. The SPFL website publishes the official league-wide fixture list and handles rescheduling announcements.

For broadcast information, Sky Sports updates their Celtic fixtures page as selections are confirmed. The BBC Sport Celtic page provides additional coverage and match previews. Fans should verify dates against official sources before making travel arrangements, as fixtures remain subject to change.

Summary

Celtic’s 2025/26 fixtures present a challenging schedule across domestic and potential European competition. The season opens on August 3 against St Mirren, with the three Old Firm derbies spaced throughout the campaign. As reigning champions entering Champions League qualification, the club faces a condensed August schedule that may require careful management of squad depth and potential fixture adjustments. For the most current information and calendar downloads, supporters should monitor Celtic’s official channels and the Celtic FC fixtures page. Fans seeking additional sports coverage may find related resources on this site helpful for planning their season.

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