Celtic opens Scottish Premiership title defense against Dundee on August 3
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Celtic begins its title defense in the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season with a home match against Dundee on August 3. The champions expressed disappointment in scheduling this match for a Monday evening due to overlapping events, including the Commonwealth Games and concerts. Celtic had requested a weekend fixture but were informed it was not possible. The season kicks off on July 31 with Dundee United hosting Rangers. Notable upcoming matches include the first Old Firm derby on September 20 at Celtic Park and the Dundee derby in the third round of fixtures.
- •Celtic starts the season at home on August 3.
- •Match scheduled for Monday evening due to scheduling conflicts.
- •Season opens on July 31 with Dundee United vs. Rangers.
- •First Old Firm derby set for September 20 at Celtic Park.
- •No winter break included in the fixture schedule.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic slam SPFL opening fixture schedule vs Dundee on Monday night
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic begin title defence at home to Dundee
- 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Celtic begin title defence at home to Dundee
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic begin title defence at home against Dundee
"Celtic have been left fuming at the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season fixture, with their opening fixture against Dundee set to clash with the Champions Flag Day.The new season is scheduled to begin...
"The five-in-a-row Champions of Scotland will unfurl the league flag and kick off their defence of the title with a home match against Dundee on Monday, August 3, 2026 (KO 7.30pm).The Hoops secured a 5...
"Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are disappointed to be starting on a Monday evening.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:45 PMCeltic slam SPFL opening fixture schedule vs Dundee on Monday night
Celtic have been left fuming at the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season fixture, with their opening fixture against Dundee set to clash with the Champions Flag Day.The new season is scheduled to begin...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:15 AMCeltic begin title defence at home to Dundee
Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are disappointed to be starting on a Monday evening.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 11:00 AMCeltic begin title defence at home to Dundee
Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are disappointed to be starting on a Monday evening.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:00 AMCeltic begin title defence at home against Dundee
The five-in-a-row Champions of Scotland will unfurl the league flag and kick off their defence of the title with a home match against Dundee on Monday, August 3, 2026 (KO 7.30pm).The Hoops secured a 5...
- Sky Sports—Celtic fixtures: Dundee opener, first Old Firm on September 20 - both live on Sky
Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defence at home to Dundee on August 3, live on Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports Football—Dundee fixtures: Celtic opener with first Dundee derby in August
Dundee will kick off their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season at champions Celtic on August 3, live on Sky Sports.
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