Celtic’s Tynecastle visit selected by Sky Sports for broadcast
Sky Sports has rescheduled the upcoming SPFL Premiership match between Celtic and Hearts to Sunday, November 29. The fixture is highly anticipated following the competitive nature of the previous season's title race.
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Broadcasting decisions significantly impact match scheduling and fan engagement in professional sports leagues.
16.05.2026 Celtic v Hearts, SPFL Premiership Callum Osmand goal against Hearts to give Celtic a 3-1 lead in the title decider. Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO/ News Licensing
The Hoops had originally been scheduled to face Hearts on Saturday, 28 November. However, after the latest picks were confirmed by the broadcaster, the fixture will now take place on Sunday, 29 November.
Hearts travel to Celtic Park for the first league meeting between the clubs on October 17 before Martin O'Neill's side make the journey east the following month.
Celtic celebrations after 2026 title win. Celtic 3 Hearts 1. Photo Vagelis Georgariou
Tynecastle is a notoriously difficult venue to visit and after the ending to last season; in which Celtic nicked the title off the Jambos in the closing stages to mimic 1986 as goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sealed the title.
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