Celtic begin title defence at home to Dundee

Celtic will begin their 2026-27 Scottish Premiership title defense at home against Dundee on August 3. The club expressed disappointment that their opening match is scheduled for a Monday evening. This fixture marks the start of the new league campaign for the reigning champions. The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) announced the fixture list for the upcoming season on June 25, 2026. Celtic are aiming for their fourth consecutive league title. Dundee, promoted back to the top flight for the 2026-27 season, will be looking to make an immediate impact. The full fixture list for all 12 Premiership clubs was released, detailing matches up to the winter break.