Celtic's Title Defence Begins with an Epic Showdown at Ross County: Scottish Premiership 2023/24 Fixtures and Schedule Revealed
Get ready for the ultimate Scottish Premiership experience! Sky Sports brings you exclusive live coverage of up to 48 thrilling matches, while our website and social media channels offer free highlights Discover the opening weekend games, key fixtures, and important dates for the 2023/24 season Don't miss a moment of the action in the home of Scottish football!
The 2023/24 Scottish Premiership season will commence with Celtic, the reigning champions, hosting Ross County, while Rangers will be on the road to face Kilmarnock. Both matches will be broadcast live on We. On the same day, Dundee will make their comeback to the top-flight by playing at home against Motherwell at Dens Park, where they will proudly raise the Championship flag.
The first Old Firm clash of the season, eagerly awaited by Celtic and Rangers fans, will take place on Sunday, September 3 at Ibrox. This encounter between the Glasgow giants promises to be an exciting battle, as they compete for the title. The two teams will face each other once more at Celtic Park on December 30, with their final pre-split meeting scheduled for April 6 at Ibrox.
The inaugural Edinburgh derby of the season is set to transpire on Saturday, October 7th, as Hearts graciously welcome Hibernian to Tynecastle. The two rival teams will meet once more on Wednesday, December 27th at the renowned Easter Road Stadium, with the game scheduled to kick off at 8pm. This thrilling encounter will be broadcast live on We.
Moreover, a complete lineup of matches awaits eager football enthusiasts on December 23rd. Celtic will be playing host to Livingston, while Rangers embark on a journey to Fir Park to compete against Motherwell.
There will be no Boxing Day matches in the top flight this season. Instead, a complete round of fixtures will be held on December 27. The last matches of 2023 will then be played on December 30, featuring the highly anticipated Celtic vs Rangers match, which will be broadcast live on We.
After a round of fixtures on January 2, the Scottish Premiership season will go on a break. The league will resume on January 27 with matches such as Celtic vs Ross County, Hearts vs Aberdeen, and St. Mirren vs Rangers.
The opening weekend games
Here are the scheduled fixtures for the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership season (Please note that all fixtures are subject to change):Saturday August 5
Celtic vs Ross County, 12:30pm - live on We
Dundee vs Motherwell, 3pm
Livingston vs Aberdeen, 3pm
St. Johnstone vs Hearts, 3pm
Kilmarnock vs Rangers, 5.15pm - live on We
Sunday August 6
Hibernian vs St. Mirren, 3pm
Opening Sky Sports live fixtures
Saturday August 5
Celtic vs Ross County, kick-off 12.30pm
Kilmarnock vs Rangers, kick-off 5.15pm
Other confirmed games live on Sky Sports
Sunday September 3Rangers vs Celtic, 12pm - live on We
Wednesday December 27
Hibernian vs Hearts, 8pm - live on We
Saturday December 30
Celtic vs Rangers, 12.30pm - live on We
In full: The 2023/24 Scottish Premiership fixture list
Aberdeen
Celtic
Dundee
Hearts
Hibernian
Kilmarnock
Livingston
Motherwell
Rangers
Ross County
St Johnstone
St Mirren
Key dates for the 2023/24 season
The Scottish Premiership season begins on the weekend of August 5/6, with the winter break returning from January 3 until January 19 2024.The post-split fixtures for the first round will be held on April 13/14, and the regular season will conclude on May 18/19. The Premiership play-off final, streamed live on We, will mark the culmination of the campaign on May 23 and 26.
The Championship, League One, and League Two seasons commence on August 5, concluding on the weekend of May 3/4. The Viaplay League Cup final is scheduled for December 17, while the date for the Scottish Cup final remains unconfirmed.
Scottish Premiership and SWPL on Sky Sports
Next season, viewers can look forward to watching up to 48 cinch Premiership games on We's flagship channels, such as We Football and We Main Event. Additionally, at least five SWPL matches will also be available. Excitingly, starting from 2024/25, We will broadcast up to 60 cinch Premiership games, in addition to the SWPL matches.Content: Enjoy continuous editorial coverage of the cinch Premiership and SWPL throughout the season on We News (channel 409), available 24/7 for Scottish football fans.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Scottish football news on We Digital, accessible on SkySports.com and the app. Experience exclusive features, interviews, and comprehensive live blog coverage, as well as in-game clips from matches airing on We. Additionally, enjoy free highlights of the games.
Content: We will provide comprehensive coverage and increased visibility of the league across all of our main social media channels, including the exclusive Twitter channel @ScotlandSky, which will remain the go-to platform for all Scottish football content on We. Additionally, don't miss out on our weekly highlights show on We Football, where you can catch up on all the action from the cinch Premiership.
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