What channel is Rangers v Celtic? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR
How to watch the Old Firm derby
Rangers and Celtic meet in a crunch Old Firm showdown at Ibrox on Sunday that could have a huge bearing on both club’s title aspirations.
The Glasgow giants find themselves in the unfamiliar position of playing catch-up to Hearts, who lead the Premiership table by seven points after a 1-0 win over Aberdeen on Saturday.
Rangers are Hearts’ nearest challengers and will look to close the gap back to four points by defeating their arch-rivals for the second time in succession following the 3-1 victory at Parkhead in January which resulted in Celtic sacking short-lived manager Wilfried Nancy.
Celtic are nine points behind Hearts but have played two games less. A victory at Ibrox would see them leapfrog Rangers and give them the chance to move to within three points of the leaders if they win their game in hand.
Hearts will be watching events unfold at Ibrox with interest, perhaps hoping for a draw that would see both clubs drop points, as they bid to become the first side outwith the Old Firm since Aberdeen in 1986 to lift the Scottish title.
The game is the first of an Old Firm double-header with Celtic returning to Ibrox next weekend for a Scottish Cup quarter-final against Rangers.
Rangers v Celtic match details
The Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic takes place at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Kick-off is 12 noon.
Rangers v Celtic TV channel
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 11am. Highlights will be shown on Sportscene on the BBC Scotland channel at 7.15pm with the programme repeated on BBC One Scotland at 11.45pm.
Rangers v Celtic live stream
Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via the Sky Go app. Non subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £14.99.
Rangers v Celtic team news
Rangers’ duo Dujon Sterling and Ryan Naderi have returned to training and will be assessed. Connor Barron (knee) and Derek Cornelius (muscle) are still out.
Celtic defender Auston Trusty begins a three-match ban. Celtic are missing Arne Engels (leg), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles), Jota (knee), Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand (both hamstring).
Rangers v Celtic referee and VAR
John Beaton has been appointed match referee. His assistant referees are David McGeachie and Calum Spence. Steven McLean is on VAR duty, assisted by Kevin Clancy.
Rangers 13/10, Draw 11/4, Celtic 21/10 - via oddschecker.com.
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