Celtic to begin Premiership title defence at home to Aberdeen

The first Old Firm game of the season is provisionally scheduled for September 3.

Celtic celebrate with the league trophy after the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire 

Celtic will begin the defence of their cinch Premiership title with a home game against Aberdeen on Sunday, July 31.

The curtain opener for Ange Postecoglou's champions in front of what will be a packed Celtic Park will be televised live on Sky Sports with a 4.30pm kick-off.