2025-26 Scottish Premiership Fixture Highlights

The Scottish Premiership’s 2025-26 season is set to kick off, with the fixture list revealing some key matches for fans to watch. The opening encounter will see Kilmarnock face Livingston at Rugby Park on Saturday, August 2, with several matches, including Celtic versus St Mirren, broadcast on TV, marking a change from previous seasons.

Most top-tier teams, aside from Celtic, will have played competitive matches in European tournaments and the Premier Sports Cup group stages ahead of the league opener.

Notable Fixtures to Watch

Motherwell vs. Rangers (August 2): Rangers’ new manager, Russell Martin, will aim for a strong start at Fir Park against debutant Jens Berthel Askou. The two former teammates at Norwich City have already exchanged messages about the game, which marks Martin’s first outing in Scottish football.

Falkirk vs. Dundee United (August 3): Falkirk, returning to the top division after 15 years, will look to make an impact against Dundee United, the Championship winners, aiming to set a marker early in the season.

Dundee vs. Dundee United (August 30): The Dundee derby will see Steven Pressley’s side eager to impress and secure a win in his first Edinburgh derby, amidst questions about his appointment.

Season Highlights and Rivalries

The first Old Firm clash is scheduled for August 31 at Ibrox, with Rangers hoping to continue their form against Celtic, whom they narrowly lost to last season. The fight for European qualification, as well as the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibs on October 4, will add excitement to the campaign.

Later in the season, key matches will include Aberdeen hosting Celtic in February and the competitive clash between St Mirren and Rangers in March, reflecting the unpredictable and competitive nature of the league.

The fixture list promises an engaging season, filled with intense rivalries and pivotal encounters that will shape the league standings.