Five Scottish clubs in Europe postpone Premiership fixtures
Five Scottish clubs contesting European play-offs—Celtic, Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian—have all requested postponements of their Premiership fixtures set for the weekend of August 22/23, potentially leaving only one league match that weekend, the Dundee derby, on live TV. The SPFL confirmed that since April 2025 teams in Europe can unilaterally delay a league game to accommodate UEFA play-offs, with rearranged fixtures scheduled for midweek windows in September. Celtic and Rangers are expected to feature in play-offs that could affect their early-season plans, while Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell could also have matches postponed depending on their progression. Postponed fixtures will be rescheduled for the exclusive Champions League midweek or Europa League midweek slots (September 8/9 or 15/16), with exact dates to be confirmed after the UEFA draws. The changes risk a highly disrupted early-season schedule, though the Dundee derby remains selected for live coverage by Premier Sports. Dundee United vs Dundee is listed as still on as scheduled, with other matches contingent on European results.
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