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Scottish Premiership Kickoff Times

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The Scottish Premiership (SPFL Premiership) is the top tier of Scottish football. It is dominated by the fierce Glasgow rivalry between Celtic and Rangers — the Old Firm — two of the biggest clubs in world football by fanbase.

About the Scottish Premiership

The Scottish Premiership keeps a compact, tradition-minded schedule. Most games kick off at the classic 15:00 on Saturdays, with Sky Sports lifting selected fixtures to a 12:30 Saturday slot or into Sunday windows at 12:00 and 15:00, and midweek rounds landing at 19:45. A 12-team format means clubs meet repeatedly and the league splits into top and bottom sixes after 33 rounds.

Sharing Britain's time zone, the Scottish top flight needs no conversion for UK viewers, while North American subscribers pick up the 15:00 Saturday games in the morning and Australians face the familiar overnight commitment. The Old Firm derby is the scheduling centrepiece, frequently handed the 12:30 Saturday television slot to give it a stage of its own.

That Glasgow rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, one of the oldest and most intense in world football, defines the competition's global profile and its enormous diaspora following. Beyond it lie proud provincial clubs, atmospheric compact grounds and a fervent supporter culture that punches far above the league's financial weight, giving Scottish football an identity all its own.

12 clubs, 198 games/season
Home timezone: UK (GMT/BST)
Typical Kickoff Times
  • Saturday·15:00
    Main Scottish Premiership slot
  • Saturday·12:30
    Live game on Sky Sports
  • Sunday·12:00
    Sunday early game
  • Sunday·15:00
    Sunday featured game on Sky Sports
  • Wednesday·19:45
    Midweek fixtures
Scottish Premiership Times Around the World

Reference table based on a typical 15:00 UK (GMT/BST) kick-off. 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.

Where to Watch Scottish Premiership
  • United KingdomSky Sports, BBC Scotland (highlights)
  • United StatesParamount+
  • AustraliaOptus Sport

Scottish Premiership Club Kickoff Times

Find kickoff time pages for every SPFL club — complete with global time converters and broadcaster info.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Scottish Premiership games kick off?

Most Scottish Premiership games kick off at 15:00 UK time on Saturdays, the same as English football's traditional 3pm slot. Sky Sports also airs featured games at 12:30 and Sunday slots.

What time is the Old Firm Derby?

The Old Firm Derby between Celtic and Rangers usually kicks off at 12:30 UK time when shown on Sky Sports, or at 15:00 for non-televised fixtures.

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