Celtic’s Premiership clash with Kilmarnock on April 12 has been moved to a 12:30 PM kick-off, with Sky Sports making the decision in an attempt to broadcast a potential league-winning moment live.
However, Celtic will only be able to secure the title that day if Rangers drop points before then, meaning there is no guarantee the trophy will be within reach.
đź—“ Fixture Update!
The Bhoys’ clash with Kilmarnock will now kick off at 12:30pm instead of 3pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports.#CELKIL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/PdrvQoABVZ
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) March 19, 2025
Rangers do travel to Aberdeen the following day, so the Hoops still could win the league after Kilmarnock but before the split.
They travel to Dundee and host Hibs before facing the Dons in the last game ahead of the split.
Many fans had pencilled in the trip to St Johnstone as the likely title-clinching match, especially with Celtic set to receive three stands at McDiarmid Park. But last Sunday’s derby defeat to Rangers has altered and delayed some of those celebrations.
The lunchtime kick-off is a frustrating one for supporters, especially for those travelling to Glasgow from further afield. Despite this, Sky Sports have chosen to move the fixture in the hope of capturing a moment of Premiership glory for Celtic.
For now, the title race remains in Celtic’s hands, but the scheduling change is another reminder of how broadcasters prioritise TV coverage over match-going supporters.
