Is Kilmarnock vs Celtic on TV? Kick-off time, live stream, team news, referee and VAR

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Celtic are back at Rugby Park once again for their third meeting of the season against Kilmarnock.

The Hoops have beaten the Ayrshire side in the two earlier fixtures, which included a 4-0 hammering under Martin O’Neill.

Three points will keep them within the title race conversation and increase Killie’s fears of potentially dealing with a relegation play-off because of their big lead over basement club Livingston.

With that, here is everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Premiership fixture.

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Celtic have a great record against Kilmarnock

Will it be a convincing victory or another narrow win?

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What time does Kilmarnock vs Celtic kick off?

Celtic head to Rugby Park, the home of Kilmarnock, on Sunday 15 February 2026. Kick-off is at 2pm GMT.

Is Kilmarnock vs Celtic on TV?

Yes, Kilmarnock vs Celtic is on TV.

Coverage of the game will be live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event. Those wishing to watch the build-up can tune into Sky Sports Football from 1pm, while Main Event will broadcast the game from kick-off at 2pm.

Celtic fans living inside the UK and Ireland cannot watch the Scottish Premiership clash live via their Celtic TV subscriptions, but audio commentary is available.

Fans outside the UK and Ireland will be able to watch it live.

Celtic team news

Arne Engels is expected to miss the game through injury after being substituted off in the first half of the win against Livingston.

The game may come too early for matchwinner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to make his first start, with Reo Hatate the most likely player to replace Engels.

Only one of Kieran Tierney and Marcelo Saracchi can start against Kilmarnock

Who are you picking?

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Marcelo Saracchi also deserves to keep his place in the starting XI after scoring his first goal for the club. There may also be a chance for Junior Adamu to start for the first time.

Who is the referee and VAR for Kilmarnock vs Celtic?

Duncan Nicolson has been confirmed as the referee for the game on Sunday. His two assistants will be Scott Anderson and Alastair Taylor.

Working on VAR is Greg Aitken, with Chris Graham on assistant duties.