Celtic to Face Rangers in Premier Sports Cup Quarter-Finals

Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals. The draw for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals confirmed that Rangers will host Celtic, while Kilmarnock will host Aberdeen in the other top-flight tie. Celtic’s season-opening fixture is scheduled for August 3 at home to Dundee, live on Sky Sports. The full fixture list includes league, cup and European competitions, with all quarter-final matches broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 or via its streaming platform. Celtic are preparing for their 133rd season of competitive football, entering the Scottish Premiership, UEFA Champions League play-offs, the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup. Their first competitive match is against Livingston at Parkhead, followed by the league opener against Dundee on August 3. The schedule also includes a planned league meeting with Rangers in September 2026, though the exact date and time of the quarter-final clash remain unconfirmed. The quarter-final fixtures will be played on the weekend of July 23–24, with Rangers hosting Celtic at Ibrox. This match marks the first time the two sides have met in the competition this season, and the draw was confirmed by Premier Sports. All eight quarter-final matches will be broadcast live, underscoring the tournament’s growing prominence in the Scottish football calendar.

Premier Sports Cup Quarter-Final Draw Revealed

Celtic will host Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, the league confirmed on Tuesday. Kilmarnock hosts Aberdeen in the other top-flight tie. All eight matches will be shown live on the Premier Sports 1 linear channel or streamed on the Premier Sports platform. The draw was released ahead of the competition’s next stage, with the quarter-finals set for later this month. Rangers reached the quarter-finals after defeating St Mirren in a penalty shootout on Tuesday night. Celtic progressed to the same stage following a 2-1 victory over Hearts at Parkhead on Wednesday. The match between the Old Firm rivals will be played at Celtic Park. Kick-off details have not yet been confirmed. The quarter-final fixtures were published alongside the full list of matches for the competition’s next round.

Celtic's Season Opener Set for August 3

Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership title at home to Dundee on August 3, a match that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The fixture marks the first competitive appearance of the new season and sets the tone for the campaign. Kick‑off is scheduled for the early evening, giving supporters a chance to watch the champions open their league campaign at Parkhead. The game will also be part of a double‑header weekend that includes the Premier Sports Cup quarter‑final draw, confirming the opponents Celtic will face early in the tournament. This opening match is a key moment for the squad as they aim to build momentum for the challenges ahead.

Full Fixture Schedule Includes European and Cup Competitions

Celtic will open their 2026/27 Premiership campaign against Dundee at Parkhead on August 3, a match that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The first league meeting with Rangers is scheduled for September 20, also slated for live television coverage. In Europe, Celtic will contest the UEFA Champions League play‑off round, the draw for which was confirmed by UEFA. Their participation extends to the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup, completing a season that marks the club’s 133rd competitive campaign. The Premier Sports Cup quarter‑finals will see Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox, while Kilmarnock take on Aberdeen in the other top‑flight tie. All eight quarter‑final fixtures will be shown live on the Premier Sports 1 channel or via the Premier Sports streaming platform. The full fixture list also incorporates European and cup competitions alongside domestic league dates. Publication of the schedule prompted frustration from officials of both clubs, who questioned the timing of certain games. According to reports, fans can expect a packed calendar of domestic and continental competition throughout the campaign.

Premier Sports Coverage to Broadcast All Quarter-Final Matches

All eight Premier Sports Cup quarter-final matches will be shown live on Premier Sports 1 or streamed on the Premier Sports platform. Celtic host Rangers in the quarter-final at Ibrox on September 20. Kilmarnock host Aberdeen at Rugby Park, while the other ties involve Livingston versus Hearts and Hibs versus Motherwell. The Ayrshire derby at Rugby Park is among the fixtures. All matches will be available live on the linear channel or via the streaming service. The competition continues with all quarter-final games scheduled across the coming weeks. Coverage will be available across the Premier Sports broadcast network and digital platforms.

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