Celtic begin their 2026-27 Scottish Premiership title defence at home to Dundee on Monday, 3 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm. The match is also set to be a ceremonial moment for Celtic, with the club expected to unfurl its league flag ahead of the game. Multiple reports say Celtic were the champions of Scotland and are returning to league action with a focus on continuing their run as holders.
According to the same sources, Celtic express disappointment about the fixture being played on a Monday evening. The coverage frames the start of the season around both the sporting challenge of facing Dundee and the timing of the opener, which Celtic view as less than ideal. Beyond the scheduling detail and the planned pre-match ceremony, the reports focus on the announcement of the opening fixture rather than additional match-specific information such as team news or confirmed line-ups.
