Scottish Premiership 2026/27: Rangers & Hearts bid to knock Celtic off their perch
The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season is approaching, with Celtic defending their title against rivals like Rangers and Hearts. The article highlights recent transfer activity, specifically questioning Celtic's decision to sell Daizen Maeda.
Why it matters
Football remains a major cultural and economic driver in Scotland, and roster changes significantly impact the competitive balance of the league.
Celtic will head into the 2026/27 season bidding to win the Scottish Premiership title for the sixth consecutive season.
Following their final-day triumph last season, the Hoops will begin their title defence at home to Dundee on August 3.
Every match across the opening weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports. The season gets underway when Dundee United host Rangers on July 31.
Read on as we look at some of the key dates for the upcoming Scottish Premiership season, before previewing what promises to be a thrilling campaign.
Saturday, August 22: Dundee United vs Dundee
Wednesday, September 2: Hibernian vs Hearts
Saturday, December 36: Hearts vs Hibernian
Saturday, January 2: Dundee vs Dundee United
Scottish Premiership clubs still have time to strengthen their squads, with the summer transfer window scheduled to run until September 1.
These are the top transfers completed to date (Saturday, July 25).
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