Scottish football schedule 2026-27

The SPFL’s late‑July 2026 release set the opening weekend of the 2026‑27 season, with Aberdeen hosting Hearts and Celtic travelling to Dundee. It also listed Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup last‑16 tie against Dundee United on 15 August and a full TV schedule covering eight live cup fixtures involving clubs such as Kilmarnock, Ayr United, Aberdeen, Dundee, Dunfermline, Ross County, Hearts, Hibernian, Stenhousemuir, St Mirren and Rangers. Ahead of the opener, four Premiership fixtures were previewed. Inverness Caledonian Thistle host Dunfermline Athletic, with coach Scott Kellacher stressing a strong pre‑season and recent cup run. Hibernian travel to Motherwell after a 2‑0 Conference League qualifier loss and have added signings including left‑back Adam Mayor. Celtic will open the league on 3 August at Celtic Park against Dundee; Martin O’Neill is acting as interim manager and new signings Kasper Høgh and Camilo Duran are expected to debut. Dundee’s Steven Pressley looks to build on an eighth‑place finish. Newly promoted St Johnstone host Kilmarnock, with Finnish manager Simo Valakari aiming to translate his Championship success. The Premier Sports Cup draw confirmed Celtic’s 15 August clash with Dundee United, scheduled for a 5:45 pm kick‑off and broadcast on Premier Sports 1 and the Premier Sports Player. The TV schedule also features an Ayrshire derby (Kilmarnock v Ayr United) on 14 August and other live ties on 15 August. Celtic’s league opener will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with streaming via Sky Go and, where rights allow, Celtic Player. Additional details confirm Celtic’s season‑opening match against Dundee will kick off at 18:30 GMT (19:30 CEST) on 3 August 2026, televised live on Sky Sports in the UK and on Como TV in Italy.