Rangers open 2026/27 season at Dundee United on July 31
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Rangers will start their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership campaign against Dundee United on July 31 at 8pm, live on Sky Sports. This match marks the debut of Derek McInnes as Rangers manager, following his appointment earlier in June. The opening weekend of the season will feature all six Premiership matches broadcast live, a first for the league. Rangers will follow their opener with a home match against Hibernian the following week and a visit to St Mirren on August 22. Their first Old Firm clash of the season is scheduled for September 20 at Celtic Park.
- •Derek McInnes appointed as Rangers manager on a three-year deal.
- •Rangers' first competitive match is at Dundee United on July 31.
- •The opening weekend features all six Scottish Premiership matches live.
- •Next matches include Hibernian on August 9 and St Mirren on August 22.
- •Rangers face Celtic in their first Old Firm clash on September 20.
"Dundee United will begin their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Rangers on July 31, live on Sky Sports.
"Rangers will begin life under Derek McInnes at Dundee United on July 31, live on Sky Sports.
Sources
External links- Sky Sports Football—Rangers fixtures: Gers kick-off season at Dundee Utd
Rangers will begin life under Derek McInnes at Dundee United on July 31, live on Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports Football—Dundee United fixtures: Tangerines home to Rangers in Friday night opener live on Sky
Dundee United will begin their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Rangers on July 31, live on Sky Sports.
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