Europa League nights are back as Celtic take on Bologna.
Celtic will have to defy history to win tonight after only ever winning on Italian soil once before, against Lazio in 2019.
Martin O’Neill has already masterminded one Europa League win away from home against Feyenoord and will require similar.
So, without further ado, here is everything you need to know ahead of Bologna vs Celtic.
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What time does Bologna vs Celtic kick-off?
Celtic face Bologna at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, Italy on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Kick-off is at 5:45pm GMT and 6:45pm in Bologna.
Is Feyenoord vs Celtic on TV?
Yes, Bologna vs Celtic will be available to watch on TNT Sports 2 and Discovery+.
Coverage begins at 5:00pm GMT.
Alternatively, you can watch it on the Discovery+ app while out and about.
Celtic fans living outside the UK and Ireland cannot watch the Europa League clash live via their Celtic TV international subscription due to UEFA restrictions – although audio commentary is available.
Celtic team news
New signing Tomas Cvancara isn’t eligible to play after being officially unveiled hours before kick off.
The usual long-term absentees remain out of action like Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
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Meanwhile, Anthony Ralston is available after O’Neill was forced to deny claims that he wouldn’t be playing due to an issue with his passport.
Who is the referee and VAR for Bologna vs Celtic?
Vassilis Fotias (GRE) will take charge alongside assistant referees and fellow countrymen Andreas Meindanas and Michail Papadakis.
They will be joined by another Greek, Alexandros Tsakalidis, as the fourth official.
To round off, VAR will be operated by a fifth Greek national as Angelos Evangelou takes the reins. He will be assisted by Belgian Bram Van Driessche.
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