Scottish Premiership opens with high-stakes matchups this weekend
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Scottish Premiership returns with six matches scheduled for the opening weekend, starting Friday, July 29, 2026, when Dundee United hosts Rangers. This follows the dramatic conclusion to last season, which saw Celtic secure their 13th title in 14 years against Hearts. Key players have transferred between clubs, with Lawrence Shankland and Derek McInnes moving from Hearts to Rangers, while Martin O'Neill takes charge for a fourth stint at Celtic. The season promises to build on the excitement of last year's campaign, and all matches will be available live on Sky Sports.
- •Dundee United vs Rangers kicks off the season on July 29 at 8pm.
- •Celtic secured the title on the last day of last season.
- •Shankland and McInnes have joined Rangers from Hearts.
- •O'Neill returns to lead Celtic as manager for a fourth time.
- •All matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
"Little over 10 weeks ago, Celtic Park staged one of the most consequential league fixtures in the history of Scottish football.
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