Where to watch Celtic vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for Scottish Cup final | Sporting News United Kingdom

Celtic and Rangers will fight it out in the Scottish Cup final on May 25.

The Old Firm rivals meet for the second time this month with Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic already confirmed as Scottish champions ahead of their fiercest foes.

Rodgers is aiming for a domestic double in his first season back in Glasgow and they are strong favourites to retain the cup this weekend.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Celtic vs. Rangers kick off time

This Scottish Cup final clash takes place at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Celtic vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Europa League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

UK: This match will be broadcast BBC Scotland with streaming on the BBC iPlayer. Additional options are available on Premier Sports.

Australia: Paramount+ will be offering streaming options from Hampden Park.

If Celtic vs. Rangers is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

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Celtic vs. Rangers lineups, team news

Rodgers has no injury concerns ahead of this game and he will go with the strongest available line up to try and secure another Old Firm win in 2024.

Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Hart (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor — O’Riley, McGregor, Hatate — Forrest, Furuhashi, Maeda.

Celtic subs (12): TBC

Rangers are still missing some key players through injury but veteran midfielder John Lundstrum is back following a suspension.

Rangers predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, King, Davies, Barisic — Diomande, Lundstrum, Lawrence — Silva, Dessers, Sterling.

Rangers subs (12): TBC

Celtic vs. Rangers prediction

Celtic have found themselves with the edge over Rangers when needed in league action so far this season and they are on a roll ahead of the final.

Rodgers will be look to keep on progressing next season and a double trophy win in 2024 will provide a key building block for him.

Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Rangers