Celtic end the 2025/26 season with the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline, and the chance for Martin O’Neill to sign off with a domestic double.
O’Neill is expected to leave after this weekend’s game following an incredible Scottish Premiership title win on the final day when the Hoops beat Hearts 3-1.
The Bhoys are overwhelming favourites against Neil Lennon’s side but after suffering a shock defeat against Aberdeen in the cup final last year, they will be hoping for no repeat. With that, 67 Hail Hail has everything you need to know.
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What time does the Scottish Cup final kick-off?
The Scottish Cup final takes place at Barclays Hampden, the home of Scottish football.
Kick-off is at 3pm BST on Saturday 23 May 2026.
What TV channel is the Scottish Cup final on?
You can watch the Scottish Cup final on the free-to-air channels on BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only. Coverage begins at 2:15pm BST.
The final will also be available on Premier Sports 2, with the build-up to the big game starting at 2pm BST.
If out and about you can stream the match live via the BBC iPlayer or, if you prefer Premier Sports, you will also stream the match live via the Premier Sports Player.
Celtic team news
Aside from the expected absentees who have been out for most of the season, Celtic will have everyone available.
Daizen Maeda will be expected to start down the middle for the Hoops once again while the main decision will be over who starts on the left wing.
Callum Osmand was excellent off the bench and could be deployed on the left to replace Sebastian Tounekti, or swap with Maeda.
Kelechi Iheanacho has been working hard behind the scenes and could also come into contention.
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Who is the referee & VAR for the Scottish Cup final?
Steven McLean is to officiate the Hampden showdown, with Frank Connor and Scott Anderson joining him as the linesmen for the game.
Matthew MacDermid and Gary Hilland are the duo operating VAR and will be hoping that no contentious calls have to be made following two weeks of scrutiny over the technology.
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