Rangers v Celtic, Hearts v Hibs and Dundee derby rescheduled as part of festive TV shake-up
Six Premiership matches have been selected for live TV coverage
The second instalment of the Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee derbies in this season's Scottish Premiership have been given new dates and kick-off times as part of a festive TV shake-up.
Rangers were originally due to host Celtic on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 3pm while Hearts and Hibs were scheduled to square off at Tynecastle on Saturday, December 26 at 3pm.
Both games have now been pushed back with the new year Old Firm showdown at Ibrox now taking place on Sunday, January 3 wiith a 12 noon kick-off after being selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports.
The capital clash on Gorgie has also been picked up by Sky Sports and as a result has now been moved from Boxing Day to Sunday, December 27, with a 12 noon kick-off.
The game between Dundee and Dundee United at Dens Park will still take place on Saturday, January 2 but has been brought forward. Instead of 3pm, the game will now start at 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports.
A further three Premiership games have also been selected for TV coverage around the festive period.
Rangers' trip to Kilmarnock will still take place on Boxing Day but has been pushed back to a 5.45pm kick-off, live on Premier Sports.
The match between Dundee United and Celtic at Tannadice on Wednesday, December 30, has also been selected by Premier Sports but the original 7.45pm kick-off time remains unchanged.
Premier Sports have also picked up the new year fixture between St Mirren and Aberdeen in Paisley that will see Dons boss Stephen Robinson return to his former club. As a result the match has been moved from Saturday, January 2 to Sunday, January 3, kick-off 2.30pm.
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