The Old Firm derby is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season due to the intense rivalry between the fanbases of Celtic and Rangers that started a long time ago, when the two sides met for the first time in 1888,

Rangers host Celtic this afternoon in the first Old Firm derby of the season, a fixture that always captures the imagination of Scottish football. The atmosphere at Ibrox will be electric, with both clubs entering this meeting carrying different pressures and expectations.

Rangers are hoping they can take advantage of Celtic's transfer deadline day misfortune and seal a win in the first Old Firm derby of the season.

The first Old Firm derby of the William Hill Premiership season takes place at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Kick-off is 12 noon. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 11am.

Glasgow's big two lock horns in Govan for the first derby of the season and Celts have the chance to storm nine points clear

Rangers vs Celtic is scheduled for a 12pm BST kick-off on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The match will take place at Ibrox. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 11am BST on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of the 12pm kick-off.

It's another full card of SWPL games today, with champions Hibernian taking on visitors Montrose and Rangers at Partick Thistle (live here) in the opening fixtures. Last season's runners-up Glasgow City, like Hibs, have been in midweek European action and they are away to Hamilton Academical.

Here's how to watch the Scottish Premiership match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.