How to watch Hearts vs Rangers: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time + referee and VAR officials for bank holiday blockbuster

Rangers have it all to do if they are to get their hands on the Premiership title and will head to Tynecastle on bank holiday Monday knowing that defeat against leaders Hearts would leave them SEVEN points behind and likely out of trophy contention.

The pressure has been ramped up on the Ibrox club following their 3-2 defeat at home to Motherwell last Sunday, while the Jambos overcame Edinburgh Derby rivals Hibs at Easter Road 2-1 to maintain their lead at the summit.

Defending champions Celtic will be keeping a watchful eye on proceedings in Gorgie as they attempt to take care of business when they head to Easter Road to face Hibs 24 hours earlier.

When is Hearts vs Rangers and what time is kick-off?

Hearts entertain Rangers at Tynecastle Park on Monday, May 4. The match will kick off at 17:30pm GMT.

Is Hearts vs Rangers on TV and how can it be watched?

Yes, Hearts vs Rangers has been selected for live TV coverage. Sky Sports have chosen to broadcast this match.

Coverage will begin on Sky Sports Football from 17.15pm, with 15 minutes dedicated to pre-match build-up. Subscribers will have the option to live stream the match on the go via Sky Stream.

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The game is also available to watch outside of the UK and Ireland. Rangers TV subscribers overseas can live stream the match without a charge across all their usual devices.

Who will be the referee for Hearts vs Rangers?

The SFA have confirmed the referee for Monday’s encounter will be John Beaton. He will be assisted by linesmen David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell, with Andrew Dallas on VAR duties at Clydesdale House and Chris Graham acting as his assistant VAR.

What is the early pre-match team news?

Hearts manager Derek McInnes still has a lengthy injury list to contend with and has recalled full-back Adam Forrester from his co-operation loan agreement with St Johnstone to add to his defensive options.

Doubts remains over the fitness of Harry Milne and Cammy Devlin, while veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon is on the comeback trail from a niggling shoulder problem. However, Tomas Magnusson, Christian Borchgrevink, Ageu, Calem Nieuwenhof, Oisin McEntee and Finlay Pollock remain sidelined.

Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has confirmed January recruit Ryan Naderi is “looking good” as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury, but is still doubtful for the trip to Tynecastle. Left-back Tuur Rommens is back in full training after four weeks out with a similar injury. Defender John Souttar sustained a kick on the knee last weekend but should be available for selection.

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