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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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Author: Kasra Moradi, Senior Sports Journalist Updated: 12:00, 18 Jul 2026
The summer break has come to an end for these two teams as they gear up for a big pre-season fixture.
Scottish champions Celtic take on Championship club Middlesbrough in a pre-season clash at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
Match Details
- Kick-off time and venue: Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 3pm BST. The match will be held at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
How to Watch
United Kingdom – Television Coverage
The match will not be broadcast on Sky Sports or other national networks. Instead, it will be shown live exclusively on the club's own channel, CelticPlayer.
Digital Streaming Options
- Desktop/Laptop: Subscribers can access the live stream by logging into the official CelticPlayer website.
- Mobile/Tablet: Fans can stream the match via the official Celtic FC App, which connects through their secure Celtic FC Digital Account.
United States – Broadcast Details
The game will not be available on domestic sports streaming networks like Paramount+, as those services only carry competitive league fixtures. US viewers can watch by purchasing an international subscription to the worldwide CelticPlayer service. Streaming begins at 10am EDT.
Team News
Celtic Injury Updates
- Jota – Ruled out. The winger is set for a long-term rehabilitation programme following a severe anterior cruciate ligament tear, though he is expected to return to light training next Monday.
- Johnny Kenny – Ruled out.
Middlesbrough Team News
- Tommy Conway – Ruled out.
- Riley McGree – Ruled out.
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