Old Firm Derby Kickoff Time

Celtic

Celtic

VS
Rangers

Rangers

The Old Firm Derby between Celtic and Rangers is the most passionate and intense derby in world football. Beyond football, it carries religious, cultural and political dimensions that make it unique. It is one of the oldest derbies in football and has a global diaspora of followers.

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Typical Kickoff Times
  • Saturday 12:30 UKUK (GMT/BST)
  • Sunday 12:30 UKUK (GMT/BST)
  • Sunday 15:00 UKUK (GMT/BST)

Kickoff times vary by matchday and broadcaster selection. Use the converter above for any specific date.

Old Firm Derby Times Around the World

Here is how a typical Saturday 15:00 UK (GMT/BST) Old Firm Derby kick-off converts globally. Use the kickoff converter for any specific match time.

London

04:00 pm

New York

11:00 am

Los Angeles

08:00 am

Dubai

07:00 pm

Sydney

01:00 am

Mumbai

08:30 pm

* Times shift by ±1 hour during DST transitions. Always verify the specific match date.

Next Old Firm Derby

The next scheduled Celtic vs Rangers fixture.

  • CelticvsRangers

    Title decider — Celtic Park

    Sun 11 May
    12:00 UK (BST)

    Scottish Prem GW36

Times listed in home team's local timezone. Always verify with the converter.

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About the Old Firm Derby

First played in 1888, the Old Firm carries historical divides: Celtic are traditionally associated with Irish Catholic immigrants, Rangers with the Protestant community. This religious dimension — now fading in modern Scottish society — combined with football intensity makes every Old Firm genuinely different from any other match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the Old Firm Derby?

Old Firm games are typically broadcast live on Sky Sports and kick off at 12:30 UK time on a Saturday or Sunday. Some fixtures are at 15:00 UK time.

What time is the Old Firm Derby in the US?

A 12:30 UK kick-off is 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT.

Why is it called the Old Firm?

The nickname 'Old Firm' dates back to the late 19th century, when a newspaper cartoon depicted the two clubs as a business — the 'Old Firm of Rangers and Celtic' — symbolising the rivalry's financial and cultural importance to Scottish football.

Which club has won more Old Firm derbies?

Rangers have the most wins in head-to-head Old Firm history, but Celtic dominated for much of the 2000s and 2010s. The rivalry is fiercely contested over each modern era.

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