What channel is Dundee United v Hearts? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR
How to watch Dundee United v Hearts
Hearts will look to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership when they travel to Dundee United this weekend.
The match, which has been scheduled for an unusual Saturday night slot, will take place under the lights at Tannadice, providing the game goes ahead.
There is some doubt over the state of the pitch after another week of heavy rain following the postponement of United’s home match against St Mirren last weekend.
Hearts can move seven points clear at the top of the table with a victory - for 24 hours at least - with nearest challengers Rangers and Celtic not playing until Sunday.
The Tynecastle side - who twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw with Celtic last weekend - are currently four points ahead of Rangers and six ahead of Celtic with 15 matches remaining as they chase a historic first league title since 1960.
Dundee United, meanwhile, have been hampered by inconsistency, winning just two of their last 13 league matches to sit eighth in the table, eight points adrift of the top six.
Jim Goodwin’s men did, however, get back to winning ways in the Scottish Cup, defeating Ayr United 2-0 two weeks ago.
Dundee United v Hearts match details
The Scottish Premiership fixture between Dundee United and Hearts takes place at Tannadice Stadium, Dundee on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Kick-off is 8pm.
Dundee United v Hearts TV channel
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 7.30pm (7.45pm on Main Event). Highlights will be shown on Sportscene on BBC One Scotland at 10.25pm.
Dundee United v Hearts live stream
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the game on the Sky Go app. Non subscribers can purchase a 24-hour Sky Sports pass from Now TV for £14.99.
Dundee United v Hearts team news
Dundee United are again without Vicko Sevelj (groin) and Isaac Pappoe (knee) but new goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer could be in the squad.
Hearts could hand a debut to Uganda forward Rogers Mato. Beni Baningime is suspended, while Cammy Devlin (ankle), Stephen Kingsley (groin), Lawrence Shankland, Calem Nieuwenhof, Finlay Pollock (all hamstring) and Christian Borchgrevink are out.
Dundee United v Hearts referee and VAR
Calum Scott has been appointed match referee. Calum Spence and Graeme Stewart are his assistant referees. Don Robertson is on VAR duty, assisted by Chris Graham.
Dundee Utd 19/5, Draw 27/10, Hearts 17/20 - via oddschecker.com.
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