Celebrate with us! The most highly anticipated fixture list for the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season is set to be revealed this Thursday at 12:00 BST – a tantalising prospect that will have fans on tenterhooks as they plan their season. It's been a rollercoaster ride since the thrilling conclusion of last season, with Celtic snatching the title in the dying embers against Hearts.
The new campaign kicks off on August Bank Holiday weekend (1/2) with an action-packed schedule that promises to deliver non-stop drama from kick-off to final whistle. While this initial fixture list gives us a bird's eye view of what's to come, changes may be made to accommodate live TV broadcasts – a reminder that the Premier League is as much about entertainment as it is competition.
As we count down to the new season, St Johnstone make their long-awaited return to the top flight after securing Championship promotion at the expense of Livingston. Meanwhile, St Mirren have earned themselves another season in the Premiership via a thrilling play-off campaign, meaning the league's core remains largely intact – and so do the most cherished rivalries that define our beloved sport.
The absence of a dedicated winter break is an omission many European leagues would envy, but it's a consequence of our increasingly hectic football calendar. With Celtic guaranteed Europa League group stage action, Hearts set to tackle Sturm Graz in the Champions League qualifiers, and Rangers readying themselves for the Europa League fray at the third qualifying round, Scotland will be represented across Europe – a testament to its growing prowess.
And it's not just the Premiership that's hotting up: the Premier Sports Cup has already begun, providing an early-season boost of excitement. For clubs like Aberdeen and Dundee United who aren't embroiled in European action, their competitive season kicks off soon – with pre-season training well underway and friendly matches racking up the intensity as they gear up for what promises to be a thrilling campaign.
This Thursday's fixture release marks a major milestone for Scottish football, igniting anticipation and setting hearts racing across the country. Let the countdown begin – it's almost time to kick off another unforgettable season!