How to watch Celtic vs Dundee: TV, Live stream, referee and VAR latest for flag 'day' Premiership opener
Everything you need to know about the Hoops’ first competitive game of the season
Celtic will unfurl the league flag against Dundee at home on Monday night in their opening fixture of the 2026/27 season.
Martin O’Neill’s men secure the domestic double last season and are hoping to carry that momentum into the upcoming campaign. As per tradition, the SPFL Premiership holders will raise the league flag prior to the opening home fixture. It’s been a solid pre-season for the Hoops, who’ve enlisted new additions Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh during the summer window.
Celtic have a league record 82% win rate on the opening day and have got off to a start with three points in each of their last four seasons. As they now kick-off their campaign on a slightly unusual date and time, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Celtic vs Dundee:
When and where will Celtic vs Dundee take place?
The match will take place at Celtic Park in the East End of Glasgow on Monday, August 3. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm (BST). Flag day normally takes place during the afternoon of a weekend, however this isn’t the case this year as it would clash with other events in the city including the Commonwealth Games and Calvin Harris concerts.
Will Celtic vs Dundee be broadcast live on television?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage will begin an hour before kick-off.
Can I live stream Celtic vs Dundee?
Yes, viewers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app if you have a valid subscription. Alternatively, you can purchase a streaming pass through NOW TV.
Who is the referee and VAR for Celtic vs Dundee?
Matthew MacDermid will be the man in the middle for Celtic’s Premiership opener on Monday night. He’ll be helped by assistants Chris Rae and Dougie Potter running the lines. VAR Grant Irvine will be assisted by Ryan Lee at Clydesdale House.
What have Celtic said ahead of the Dundee clash?
Ahead of the match Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “We’re ready to go. I feel like it’s always the same every year with pre-season - it’s good to get back into the swing of things first but then it can drag on a little bit. We’re at that point now, so we’re looking forward to Monday night. For me, it’s my first proper pre-season in about three years, so it’s been good to have a proper one this year with the lads.
“It helps us get to the required fitness level and also helps refresh the mind about everything we were working on last year. The lads that we’ve got at the minute showed their class last season - the leaders, Cal (McGregor), KT (Tierney) and Jamesy (Forrest) - they’re massive for us. Then we’ve got the new boys who’ve came in and they also look really good. With them both being forward and the characters they are, I think they’ll fit in well.