How to watch Celtic vs Roma: date, time, TV channel and live stream as Wilfried Nancy era begins
Celtic host AS Roma in the sixth match of their Europa League campaign
Wilfried Nancy is hoping to secure his first victory as new Celtic boss after a damaging defeat to high-flying Hearts in his first home game at the weekend.
The Hoops play host to Italian giants AS Roma in the first European outing of Nancy’s career. It’s a match which could have huge implications on the team’s hopes of securing a play-off spot in the Europa League. Celtic are 21st after picking up seven points from their opening five matches, leaving two points and six places behind Roma in 15th, who have strong credential in this competition after reaching the final of this competition in 2023 and the semi-final a year later.
The capital club will provide stern competition for the Hoops, they are currently fourth in Serie A and have made a steady start to the campaign since appointing Gian Piero Gasperini, who notably led Atalanta to glory in this same competition just 18 months ago.
It promises to be a riveting affair with plenty at stake for both sets of supporters. However, it’s worth noting that this contest in Europe takes place just three days before the Scottish League Cup final against St Mirren, leaving Nancy with his first real selection headache in Glasgow as he weighs up whether to go full strength or rest a few key stars with that game in mind.
When is Celtic vs AS Roma?
Celtic host Roma at Parkhead on Thursday 11 December. The match takes place at 8pm, marking Nancy’s first evening game in charge of the Hoops after replacing Brendan Rodgers.
It marks the first ever competitive meeting between the two historic teams, with the only other two outings coming in pre-season friendlies. Celtic won 1-0 in 1997 and were beaten by the same scoreline in 2004.
How to watch Celtic vs AS Roma
Celtic’s clash with Roma will be broadcast live TNT Sports 3 and TNT Sports Ultimate, as well as Celtic TV.
Fans can also stream all of the action through the Discovery+ app which is available for football fans to download on their mobile phone or electronic device.
Who are the match officials?
Romanian referee István Kovács takes charge of Celtic’s clash with Roma. He’ll be assisted by Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi. Szabolcs Kovacs has been named as fourth official while any in game controversies will be overseen by VAR Cătălin Popa and assistant Jérôme Brisard.
Kovacs has taken charge of 33 Champions League matches and a further 22 Europa League matches in his career so far. He’s never previously overseen a Celtic match, but was in the centre for Rangers 0-0 draw against Athletic Club at Ibrox during the quarter-final of last season’s competition.