Celtic Kick Off Scottish Premiership Title Defense Against St Mirren in Season Opener

Celtic starts their Scottish Premiership title defense at home against St Mirren. Full weekend fixtures and key matches revealed.

Celtic will begin their Scottish Premiership title defense at home against St Mirren on Sunday, 3 August. The champions, who finished 17 points clear of their nearest rivals Rangers last season, aim to continue their dominance in the league.

Weekend Fixtures:

  • Saturday, 2 August:
    • Kilmarnock vs Livingston (15:00 BST)
    • Motherwell vs Rangers (17:30 BST)
  • Sunday, 3 August:
    • Falkirk vs Dundee United (14:00 BST)
    • Dundee vs Hibernian (15:00 BST)
    • Celtic vs St Mirren (16:30 BST)
  • Monday, 4 August:
    • Hearts vs Aberdeen (20:00 BST)

Key Matches to Watch:

  • The first Old Firm derby of the season is scheduled for Sunday, 31 August at Ibrox, with a noon kick-off.
  • Dundee and Dundee United will face off at Dens Park on 30 August.
  • Hearts and Hibs are set to clash at Tynecastle on the weekend of 4 October.

Season Structure: The league will split into two after 33 games, with the final five matches starting on 25 April and concluding on 17 May. Due to the increased demands of the European schedule, there will be no winter break for the second consecutive year.

For the full list of Scottish Premiership fixtures, visit the official league website.

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