What channel is Rangers v Hearts? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR

The Jambos currently lead Rangers by five points at the top of the table with 12 matches remaining with Celtic a point further back in third, but with a game in hand.

The Tynecastle side are bidding to be the first team outwith the Old Firm to become champions of Scotland since Aberdeen last managed it under Alex Ferguson in 1984-85. The Jambos themselves have not won the league since season 1959-60.

Hearts manager Derek McInnes takes his men to Ibrox on the back of a huge home derby win over rivals Hibs in midweek, with substitute Tomas Magnusson striking the winner in the 89th minute.

Rangers have clawed themselves back into the title race following the appointment of Danny Rohl in October but they suffered a setback in midweek when they were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Motherwell.

The Light Blues were leading through Nico Raskin’s early opener at Fir Park when Well midfielder Lukas Fadinger was red carded with 12 minutes remaining.

Despite the man advantage, Rangers failed to see the game out with Stephen Welsh, the on-loan Celtic defender, equalising for the Steelmen in the closing stages.

The two previous meetings between Rangers and Hearts this season have both been won by the team from Edinbugh with a 2-0 victory at Ibrox on September 13 followed by a 2-1 win at Tynecastle on December 21.

Rangers v Hearts match details

The Scottish Premiership fixture between Rangers and Hearts takes place on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Kick-off is 4.30pm.

Rangers v Hearts TV channel

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage continuing on from the Kilmarnock v Celtic game, which kicks off at the earlier time of 2pm.

Rangers v Hearts TV highlights

Match highlights will be shown on Sportscene on the BBC Scotland channel from 7.15pm while the programme repeated on BBC One Scotland at 11.40pm.

Rangers v Hearts live stream

Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via the Sky Go app. Non-subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £14.99.

Rangers v Hearts team news

Rangers head coach Danny Rohl kept his team news cards close to his chest. Max Aarons missed the draw with Motherwell and long-term injured Connor Barron (knee) and Derek Cornelius (muscle) are still out.

Hearts defender Craig Halkett returns from suspension but Stephen Kingsley (calf) has suffered a fresh injury setback and Cammy Devlin (ankle), Lawrence Shankland, Calem Nieuwenhof and Finlay Pollock (all hamstring) remain sidelined.

Rangers v Hearts referee and VAR

Don Robertson has been appointed match referee. His assistant referees are Jonathan Bell and Graeme Stewart. Kevin Clancy is on VAR duty, assisted by Andrew Dallas.

Rangers 19/20, Draw 27/10, Hearts 31/10 - via oddschecker.com.