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Celtic Unhappy as Title Defense Start Pushed Back Due to Concerts and Commonwealth Games
Celtic’s opener was moved because of nearby Commonwealth Games events, and all six opening-weekend Premiership matches will be shown on Sky Sports.
- The SPFL released the 2026/27 fixtures, with Celtic's opening title defense against Dundee at Celtic Park moved to Monday, August 3, 2026. The club expressed disappointment at moving the match from the traditional weekend slot.
- Police Scotland forced the shift due to concurrent Calvin Harris concerts and Commonwealth Games events, citing inability to support a weekend fixture. Celtic stated they made 'repeated representations' to authorities to avoid this scheduling.
- Known as 'Champions Flag Day,' the opening match features Celtic raising a flag to celebrate their fifth consecutive Premiership title. The club felt strongly that a weekend timing should have been facilitated to maintain this fixture's status.
- To assist traveling supporters, particularly those from Ireland, the SPFL and Sky Sports agreed to bring kick-off forward to 7:30pm. This adjustment aims to improve travel connections for fans attending the rescheduled Monday match.
- The Premiership season officially kicks off Friday, July 31, when Dundee United hosts Rangers. The first Old Firm derby is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 as the league enters a new competitive cycle.
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Celtic disappointed as title defense delayed by concerts, Commonwealth Games
A combination of Calvin Harris concerts and Commonwealth Games events are forcing Celtic to delay the opening game of its Scottish Premiership title defense, a situation the club has described as “disappointing.”
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Celtic unhappy as title defense start pushed back due to concerts and Commonwealth Games
A combination of Calvin Harris concerts and Commonwealth Games events are forcing Celtic to play the opening game of its Scottish Premiership title defense on a Monday night.
·New York, United States
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Scottish Premiership fixtures: Every opening weekend game live on Sky Sports
The Scottish Premiership fixtures for the 2026/27 season have been released – and for the first time in Scottish football history, every opening weekend game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports
·Belfast, United Kingdom
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