Scottish champions Celtic will host Championship side Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm BST in Glasgow, Scotland.
TV and Live Stream Details
The game will not be broadcast on traditional television channels such as Sky Sports or any national networks in the United Kingdom. Instead, fans can watch the match exclusively on Celtic's official club channel, CelticPlayer. Subscribers can access the live stream via the CelticPlayer website on desktop or laptop browsers, or through the official Celtic FC App on mobile devices and tablets, using their Celtic FC Digital Account.
US Viewing Options
For viewers in the United States, the match will not be available on domestic sports streaming services like Paramount+, as those platforms only carry competitive league fixtures. American fans can purchase an international subscription to the worldwide CelticPlayer service, which will stream the game live starting at 10am EDT.
Team News
Celtic will be without winger Jota, who is undergoing a long-term rehabilitation programme after suffering a severe anterior cruciate ligament tear. He is expected to return to light training next Monday. Striker Johnny Kenny is also ruled out for the hosts. Middlesbrough will travel without key forward Tommy Conway and midfielder Riley McGree, both of whom are unavailable for the fixture.
