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Where to watch Celtic v Kilmarnock on TV – channel, kick-off time and preview
Celtic on TV · Aug 4

Where to watch Celtic v Kilmarnock on TV – channel, kick-off time and preview

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Celtic face Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday 9 August at 13:30, live on Sky Sports Main Event, Football and Ultra HDR.

  • Sky subscribers can stream the match in the UK on Sky Go; CelticPlayer coverage is listed where available.
  • Celtic start the fixture on 3 points after the opening round, with Kilmarnock on 0.
  • Celtic have won their last six league matches and scored 15 goals across that run.
  • Celtic have won the last six league meetings, scoring at least twice in every game.
  • Kilmarnock have won four of their last six home league matches and scored 11 in their last six league games.

Celtic v Kilmarnock takes place at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday 9 August at 13:30, with Celtic on three points after one round and Kilmarnock on zero.

📺 TV and streaming info

The match is live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with streaming available through Sky Go.

Sky Sports Main Event
Sky Sports Football
Sky Sports Ultra HDR
CelticPlayer

Elsewhere, fans can watch Celtic v Kilmarnock on TV via 1 channel in International and more.

Sky Go UK
International

📊 Recent form

Kilmarnock have won four of their last six league matches, recovering from defeat at Aberdeen with victories over Dundee United, St Mirren, Dundee and Livingston before a 4-3 loss at St Johnstone. Their home league form has been strong, with four wins and a draw in the five matches since a 3-2 defeat by Celtic.

Celtic have won their last six league matches, a run that moved from victories over Falkirk, Hibernian and Rangers into wins against Motherwell, and Dundee. Away from home, Celtic have taken three straight league wins since the defeat at Dundee United, beating Dundee, Hibernian and Motherwell.

⚔️ Head-to-head

Celtic won 3-2 away to Kilmarnock in the league in February, after a 4-0 league win at Celtic Park in November 2025 and a 2-1 league win at Rugby Park in September 2025. Celtic have won the last six available league meetings between the sides, scoring at least twice each time.

🏥 Team news and predicted lineups

Ryan Lee is the referee, assisted by Frank Connor and Daniel McFarlane.

Celtic (4-2-3-1): Viljani , Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, Camilo Andres Durán Marquez, Benjamin Nygren, Hyun-Jun , Kasper Waarst Høgh.

Kilmarnock (4-4-1-1): Maksymilian Stryjek, Erik Ring, Ethan Brown, George Stanger, Michael Schjonning-Larsen, Greg Kiltie, Aaron Tshibola, Tom Lowery, Nicky Serghei Clescenco, Tyreece John-Jules, Joe Hugill.

📈 Key stats and insights

Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock have scored 16 goals in their last 6 league matches
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock have won 4 of their last 6 home league matches
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock average 3 goals per away league match
Celtic
Celtic have scored 15 goals in their last 6 league matches
Celtic
Celtic have won their last 6 league matches
Celtic
Celtic have scored the first goal inside 20 minutes in 6 of their last 19 league matches

Last updated 5 August 2026, 8:16am

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