What channel is Celtic v Besiktas? TV and live stream for Europa League clash
How to watch Celtic v Besiktas including free highlights
Celtic will attempt to secure their first points in the Europa League when they host Besiktas on Thursday.
Martin O’Neill’s side have started their campaign with three successive defeats at the hands of Ferencvaros, Benfica and Celta Vigo and sit second bottom of the 36-team table as one of four sides still on zero points.
The Scottish champions dropped into the Europa League after throwing away a four-goal lead to lose 5-4 on aggregate to Austrian side LASK in the Champions League play-off round in August.
With 15 points left to play for, Celtic are still able to reach for the knockout phase, with 10 points and a healthy goal difference considered to be the minimum requirement for a top 26 finish, however, no side has qualified after losing their first three games.
The Hoops are on a poor run with their 2-0 defeat at Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday leaving them with only three wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Besiktas, meanwhile, are riding high in eighth place in the Europa League standings having started their campaign with back-to-back wins over Marseille and Hoffenheim before drawing 2-2 with Crystal Palace.
Their form in the Turkish Super Lig has been less inspiring though as they sit fourth in the table and trail leaders Galatasaray by six points.
Celtic v Besiktas match details
The Europa League match between Celtic and Besiktas takes place at Celtic Park, Glasgow, on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Kick-off is 8pm.
Celtic v Besiktas TV channel
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 3 with coverage starting at 7.45pm following on directly from FC Thun v Hearts.
Celtic v Besiktas live stream
TNT Sport subscribers can stream the match via HBO Max or Amazon Prime Video.
Celtic v Besiktas highlights
Free highlights will posted on the TNT Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after full-time.
Celtic v Besiktas team news
Celtic will be without the injured Alistair Johnston while Jota is ineligible as he is not registered for the Europa League squad. The game comes just too soon for winger Yang Hyun-jun, who is back in training after injury but is set to return to domestic action on Sunday. Auston Trusty is set to return from bereavement leave following the death of his father.
Romanian centre-back Umit Akdag misses out for Besiktas through suspension after his red card in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Captain Orkun Kokcu has been missing with a heel injury but will be assessed ahead of the match.
Celtic v Besiktas referee and VAR
A German team of officials will take charge of proceedings at Celtic Park. Sascha Stegemann will referee the match, assisted by linesmen Christof Günsch and Marco Achmüller. The fourth official is Martin Petersen. Benjamin Brand is on VAR duty and will be assisted by Patrick Hanslbauer.
Celtic 11/5, Draw 3/1, Besiktas 13/10 - via oddschecker.com.
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