Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Aberdeen involved in Sky Sports Christmas blockbuster as Monday slot revived

The broadcaster has picked the two matches and they have been scheduled for Sunday, December 20, with Aberdeen v Celtic at Pittodrie to kick off at noon and Rangers v Hearts at Ibrox slated for 2.30pm.

Rangers v Hearts was already due to be played on the Sunday due to the Jambos’ involvement in the Conference League against Pafos on the Thursday beforehand.

Sky Sports have also selected Hibs’ match against Rangers, which was due to be played on Saturday, December 5, but has now been given an 8pm kick-off on Monday, December 7.

The two teams could face each other in the space of six days should they overcome Hearts and Aberdeen respectively and reach the Premier Sports Cup final, which is on Sunday, December 13.

Should Rangers fail to overcome the Dons, then they will now play St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Sunday, December 13 with a noon kick-off. However, that game will be rescheduled if Derek McInnes’ men are involved in the Hampden showpiece.

St Mirren v Hearts has also been picked for live television coverage. The match at The Marbill Coaches Stadium remains on Saturday, December 5, but will now kick off at 5.30pm and will be screened live by Premier Sports.

Premier have also picked Dundee v Celtic at Dens Park, with the game remaining on Wednesday, December 2 at 7.45pm.

The latest set of television picks by the broadcasters and SPFL complete the schedule up to January 4, 2027.