Celtic will step back into match action this Friday night, as Brendan Rodgers’ side travel to face Queen’s Park in their opening pre-season fixture.

The match takes place at the City Stadium on July 4, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.

After a short summer break, this friendly offers supporters a first glimpse of the squad as preparations begin for the new campaign.

It’s an early opportunity for new signings to settle in, returning players to stake a claim, and younger talents to push for more involvement ahead of a demanding season.

Despite growing interest in the fixture, there will be no television broadcast. The match won’t be shown on any domestic channel. However, fans can still watch the action unfold via Celtic TV, the club’s official streaming service.

The platform remains the only way to view the match live, and is available to subscribers worldwide.

Annual subscriptions to Celtic TV start at £50, which includes access to live pre-season games, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and full match replays.

As things stand, there is no pay-per-view option available for the Queen’s Park game, so a full subscription is required to tune in.

Friday’s match marks the first of several friendlies arranged for July as Rodgers and his staff assess fitness levels and fine-tune the squad. While results may not carry weight at this stage, performance and attitude will be closely watched, particularly from players looking to establish themselves in the manager’s plans.

Supporters will be keen to see how the squad shapes up, especially following the impending departure of Nicolas Kühn and with further movement expected in the transfer window. With the competitive calendar not far away, all eyes will be on how Celtic set the tone for the weeks ahead.