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What channel is Sporting v Celtic pre-season match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Sporting v Celtic in 2026/27 pre-season match, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor, in white and green football kit, points and grimaces on the pitch at World Cup 2026.

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Published: Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 8:00 am

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Celtic continue their pre-season preparations on Tuesday evening as Martin O'Neill's men face off against Portuguese side Sporting.

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Celtic, who are playing their second friendly of the summer after their 1-1 draw against Irish outfit Shelbourne last week, are eyeing another Scottish Premiership title this season.

O'Neill's side, who also won the Scottish Cup last time out, beat Hearts on the final day of last season to snatch the title with Celtic lifting the trophy in 14 of the last 15 campaigns.

Celtic will hope that domination continues this campaign and they've got three more friendlies against Sporting, Middlesbrough and AC Milan before their season opener against Dundee on August 3 at Celtic Park.

Sporting, who fell just short in the Liga Portugal title race last campaign as they finished second and six points behind Porto, will offer a tough test for Celtic as both sides build up their pre-season preparations.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Sporting v Celtic on TV and online.

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When is Sporting v Celtic?

Sporting v Celtic will take place on Tuesday 14 July 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Sporting v Celtic kick-off time

Sporting v Celtic will kick off at 5:30pm UK time.

The match is set to be played at the Estádio Algarve in Portugal.

What TV channel is Sporting v Celtic on?

The match has not been chosen for live TV broadcast in the UK but fans can tune in via Celtic's streaming platform CelticPlayer.

You can watch all of Celtic's pre-season matches on CelticPlayer and subscriptions start at £65 per year.

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How to live stream Sporting v Celtic online

UK viewers can stream the game live online via Celtic's streaming platform CelticPlayer.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Subscriptions start at £65 per year or on a rolling basis for £20 per month.

Is Sporting v Celtic on radio?

Unfortunately, the pre-season game has not been selected for national radio broadcast.

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Sporting v Celtic odds

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