How to watch Celtic vs Middlesbrough today - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

Scottish champions Celtic face Championship side Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with kick-off at 3pm BST. The match will not be broadcast on UK national TV but will be streamed live exclusively on CelticPlayer and the Celtic FC App. US viewers can watch via an international CelticPlayer subscription starting at 10am EDT. Celtic will be without injured winger Jota (long-term ACL recovery) and striker Johnny Kenny. Middlesbrough travel without key forward Tommy Conway and midfielder Riley McGree, both ruled out. The article also includes affiliate links for premium matchday experiences.

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How to watch Celtic vs Middlesbrough today - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

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