What channel is Hibs v Hearts? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR

David Gray’s men welcome their capital rivals to Easter Road for the final time this season in what could be a defining day in the Scottish Premiership title race.

Hearts are top of the table on goal difference ahead of Celtic - who have a played a game more - with five matches remaining. The Jambos are are bidding to win their first league championship since 1960 and become the first non-Old Firm side to lift the title since Aberdeen in 1985.

Celtic joined them on 70 points at the top of the standings with a 3-1 win over Falkirk on Saturday, while Rangers, who host Motherwell on Sunday, are two points behind in third.

Home advantage has proved decisive in the previous Edinburgh derbies this season with Hearts winning both Tynecastle fixtures in October and February thanks to late 1-0 victories while Hibs triumphed 3-2 at Easter Road in December.

While Hibs will be keen to inflict damage on Hearts, the Leith side have their own agenda to pursue, namely catching fourth-placed Motherwell who are three points ahead in the race for the final guaranteed European place.

Hibs v Hearts match details

The Scottish Premiership match between Hibs and Hearts takes place at Easter Road, Edinburgh, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kick-off is 4.30pm.

Hibs v Hearts TV channel

The Edinburgh derby will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 3.30pm. Highlights will be shown on Sportscene on the BBC Scotland channel at 7.15pm with the programme repeated on BBC One Scotland at 11pm.

Hibs v Hearts live stream

Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app. Alternatively, non-subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £14.99.

Hibs v Hearts team news

Hibs defender Grant Hanley is suspended, while Rudi Molotnikov, Josh Mulligan (both ankle) and Munashe Garananga (hamstring) are still out.

Hearts midfielder Marc Leonard returns from suspension and Harry Milne has a chance of being involved after three games out with a calf issue, but Oisin McEntee (hamstring) has joined Tomas Magnusson (thigh) in being ruled out for the season. Calem Nieuwenhof (hamstring), Ageu (thigh) and Craig Gordon (shoulder) remain out.

Hibs v Hearts referee and VAR

Don Robertson is the match referee. Assistant referees are Ross Macleod and David Roome. Greg Aitken is on VAR duty, assisted by Gary Hilland.

Hibs 9/5, Draw 12/5, Hearts 9/5 - via oddschecker.com.

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