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Kilmarnock starts 2026/27 season at St Johnstone on Sky Sports

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Kilmarnock starts 2026/27 season at St Johnstone on Sky Sports
Summary

Kilmarnock will begin their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season against newly-promoted St Johnstone on August 2, with the match airing live on Sky Sports. This encounter is part of a groundbreaking opening weekend where all six matches will be broadcast live for the first time. Following the opener, Kilmarnock will face the champions, Celtic, at home on August 9. The first half of the season features key fixtures against teams like Rangers and Hearts, culminating in a home match against Celtic on April 3.

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Key Details
  • •Kilmarnock opens season on August 2 at St Johnstone
  • •First home match is against Celtic on August 9
  • •All six opening weekend matches to be shown live
  • •Kilmarnock hosts Rangers on Boxing Day
  • •April 3 match against Celtic is a key fixture
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Kilmarnock will kick off their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season at newly-promoted St Johnstone on August 2, live on Sky Sports.

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