Celtic to defend Scottish Premiership title against Dundee in season opener

Celtic, the reigning Scottish Premiership champions, open the 2026‑27 campaign at Celtic Park on 3 August 2026 against Dundee. The match kicks off at 18:30 GMT (19:30 CEST) and will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and on Como TV in Italy.

Celtic enter the game after a double‑trophy season, with new signings Camilo Duran and striker Kasper Høgh expected to feature, while midfielder Liam Scales serves a two‑match suspension. Dundee, managed by Steven Pressley, finished the previous season safely above the relegation zone and will look to improve on their recent 2‑0 win at Celtic last autumn.

Head‑to‑head statistics heavily favour Celtic, who have won 14 of the last 17 meetings, including eight of the last nine at home. Betting markets list Celtic as strong favourites, with odds around 1.19 for a win. The fixture is also highlighted in TV guides across Europe, confirming its high profile as the league’s opening showdown.