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

Celtic host Hibs on Sunday looking to bounce back from a chastening night in Europe.

Martin O’Neill’s side turn their focus back to the Scottish Premiership title race after a 4-1 defeat by Stuttgart on Thursday all but ended their hopes of reaching the Europa League last 16 ahead of the knockout play-off round second leg in Germany next week.

The defending champions are currently third in the table, six points behind leaders Hearts, who extended their lead at the top of the table with a 1-0 win over Falkirk at Tynecastle on Saturday, and one point behind Rangers, with a game in hand on both clubs.

Celtic remain unbeaten in 14 domestic matches under O’Neill this season but have relied on injury-time goals in each of their last three games to avoid defeat to Dundee in the Scottish Cup and to secure victories over Livingston and Kilmarnock in the league.

Fifth-placed Hibs have been inconsistent of late but will travel to Glasgow’s east end in a positive mood after a 2-0 home win over St Mirren last weekend. David Gray’s side claimed a point at Celtic Park with a goalless draw on their previous visit in September but went down to a 2-1 defeat at Easter Road in November. A statement victory would help their cause as they chase Motherwell for the final European spot.

Celtic host Hibs in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park on Sunday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) | SNS Group

Celtic v Hibs match details

The Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Hibs takes place at Celtic Park, Glasgow, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Kick-off is 3pm.

Celtic v Hibs TV channel

The match has not been selected for live TV broadcast in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Sportscene on the BBC Scotland channel at 7.15pm with the programme repeated on BBC One Scotland at 10.25pm.

Celtic v Hibs live stream

There is currently no option to live stream the match in the UK. Celtic TV and Hibs TV will broadcast the game to international subscribers based outside the UK and Ireland.

Celtic v Hibs team news

Celtic are missing Arne Engels (leg), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles), Jota (knee), Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand (both hamstring) but welcome back several players who are not in their European squad, including marquee signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Hibs defender Munashe Garananga returns after an ankle issue and Joe Newell is also back in contention, but Josh Mulligan (ankle), Jordan Obita, Grant Hanley (both hamstring) and Chris Cadden are all still out.

Celtic v Hibs referee and VAR

Matthew MacDermid has been appointed match referee. Daniel McFarlane and Chris Rae are his assistant referees. Grant Irvine in on VAR duty, assisted by Ross Hardie.

Celtic 12/25, Draw 4/1, Hibs 29/5 - via oddschecker.com.