Dundee Football Club will begin their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership campaign with a tough away fixture against reigning champions Celtic at Celtic Park on Monday, August 3rd. The match, part of Celtic's traditional Flag Night celebrations, kicks off at 7:30pm and will be broadcast live on CelticPlayer.
What to expect from Dundee Football Club
The Dark Blues enter the new season looking to improve on their 9th place finish last term, where they finished with 33 points from 33 games (8W-9D-16L). Their recent form saw them end the 2025 campaign with a DLLDW run, scoring 34 goals while conceding 53 for a -19 goal difference. Manager James McPake will be hoping for a strong start against the champions, who finished 37 points ahead of Dundee last season.
How to watch the match
Subscribers can tune in to CelticPlayer from 7pm to catch all the pre-match build-up. The platform offers live match action of all domestic games throughout the season, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content, feature-length documentaries, and archived games. Non-UK/Ireland viewers can watch the full live video, while UK/Ireland users will have access to live audio commentary with full match replays available later the same day.
Dundee Football Club's season preview
This match marks the beginning of what promises to be a challenging season for Dundee. After finishing 9th last year, the club will be aiming to climb the table and avoid the relegation battle. Their performance against Celtic will set the tone for the campaign ahead, with McPake's side looking to build momentum early in the season.
What comes next for Dundee Football Club
Following this opening fixture, Dundee will return to Dens Park for their first home game of the season. The Dark Blues will be eager to put on a strong showing in front of their home fans after the tough away trip to Celtic Park.
