📰 SPFL Fixture Announcement – Full Breakdown: Live Games, Rescheduled Matches & What It Means for the League
📌 Summary: What’s Just Been Announced?
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has officially confirmed the latest batch of live televised matches and fixture rearrangements, primarily addressing postponed matches from the weekend of Saturday, November 1, when four top-flight clubs were in action in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.
This update covers:
Live broadcast selections across Sky Sports and Premier Sports
Rearranged Premiership fixtures between late November 2025 and early January 2026
Fixture rounds 11 to 14, plus catch-up matches due to cup involvement
Several prime-time broadcast slots, including an unusual Saturday 8:00pm kick-off
Games with significant impact on the title race, European places, and relegation fight
🗓️ Full Fixture List – With Broadcast Info, Context & Club Implications
🔹 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🏟️ St Mirren vs Hibernian
⏰ Kick-off: 5:45pm
📺 Live on: Premier Sports
🔍 Analysis:
A match with European implications, especially for Hibernian, who are trying to put together a consistent run. St Mirren’s strong home record and under-the-lights atmosphere make this a potentially fiery affair in Paisley.
🔹 Sunday, November 9, 2025
🏟️ Dundee vs Rangers
⏰ Kick-off: 3:00pm
📺 Live on: Sky Sports
🔍 Analysis:
Rangers will be wary of a slip-up at Dens Park. Dundee, fighting for mid-table stability, could prove stubborn opposition. All eyes on how Rangers balance their squad during a congested period.
🔹 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🏟️ St Mirren vs Celtic
⏰ Kick-off: 8:00pm (Saturday Night Prime Time)
📺 Live on: Sky Sports
🔍 Analysis:
A rare Saturday night fixture in Scottish football. This slot is typically reserved for major international games, but Sky has chosen this clash to capture a new primetime audience. Celtic will need to maintain focus after international break disruptions, while St Mirren will relish the chance to upset the champions under the lights.
🔹 Sunday, November 23, 2025
🏟️ Aberdeen vs Heart of Midlothian
⏰ Kick-off: 3:00pm
📺 Live on: Sky Sports
🔍 Analysis:
This match pits two of Scotland’s most historic clubs against each other in a race for the top four. Hearts, leading the table at the time of writing, face one of their toughest away fixtures of the season. Pittodrie will be rocking.
🔹 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (Rearranged from Sat, Nov 1)
🏟️ Motherwell vs Hibernian
⏰ Kick-off: 7:45pm
📺 Not televised
🔍 Analysis:
A crucial fixture for both clubs’ ambitions — Europe for Hibs, top-six survival for Motherwell. A midweek night in Lanarkshire is never easy, and squad rotation will be tested.
🔹 Saturday, November 29, 2025
🏟️ Kilmarnock vs Dundee United
⏰ Kick-off: 5:45pm
📺 Live on: Premier Sports
🔍 Analysis:
A must-win for Dundee United, who have struggled this season. Kilmarnock’s artificial surface and strong home form make them favourites, but this could be a high-stakes relegation six-pointer.
🔹 Sunday, November 30, 2025
🏟️ Hibernian vs Celtic
⏰ Kick-off: 12:00pm (Noon)
📺 Live on: Sky Sports
🔍 Analysis:
This fixture is always intense. Celtic’s title charge meets a Hibs side that loves upsetting the Old Firm in Edinburgh. Expect early fireworks in this noon kick-off.
🔹 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (Rearranged from Sat, Nov 1)
🏟️ Dundee United vs Celtic
⏰ Kick-off: 8:00pm
📺 Live on: Sky Sports
🔍 Analysis:
A tough away test for Celtic deep into winter. Squad depth and rotation will be vital here. United, if still in a relegation scrap, could be fighting tooth and nail.
🔹 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (Rearranged from Sat, Nov 1)
🏟️ Livingston vs St Mirren
⏰ Kick-off: 7:45pm
📺 Not televised
🔍 Analysis:
Likely to be a gritty match with bottom-half implications. Livingston’s physical style and home pitch often disrupt smoother-playing sides like St Mirren.
🔹 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (Rearranged from Sat, Nov 1)
🏟️ Rangers vs Aberdeen
⏰ Kick-off: 8:00pm
📺 Live on: Sky Sports
🔍 Analysis:
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. Rangers vs Aberdeen needs no hype. A critical clash that could shape the title and European races. Expect passion, goals, and controversy.
📊 Broadcast Analysis: Sky vs Premier Sports
Broadcaster Games Picked Key Fixtures
Sky Sports 6 Celtic at St Mirren (rare Sat night slot), Rangers vs Aberdeen, Hibs vs Celtic
Premier Sports 2 St Mirren vs Hibs, Kilmarnock vs Dundee Utd
Untelevised 2 Motherwell vs Hibs, Livingston vs St Mirren
Sky Sports continues to secure most of the headline-grabbing fixtures, while Premier Sports focuses on mid-table and relegation battles. The Saturday 8:00 pm Celtic game signals an effort to modernize the SPFL’s TV schedule and experiment with more accessible slots for international audiences.
🔮 What This Means for the Title Race, Europe & Relegation
🏆 Title Race
Celtic have three challenging away fixtures: St Mirren, Hibs, and Dundee Utd — all away from home and televised.
Rangers will be tested by Aberdeen and a tricky trip to Dundee.
If either side drops points, Hearts could strengthen their unlikely title push.
🌍 European Spots
Hibernian play four fixtures in this batch — including Celtic twice. A good run could catapult them into Europe.
Aberdeen have high-pressure games vs Hearts and Rangers — six points here would be massive.
⚠️ Relegation Battle
Dundee United and Livingston face key games against Kilmarnock and St Mirren.
Every point counts — and televised games add pressure for underperforming squads.
📌 Final Thoughts
This fixture reshuffle is more than just scheduling. It’s a narrative reset for the 2025/26 season:
⚔️ Clubs have to navigate European campaigns, domestic cups, and league pressure — often within a 3-day window
📈 Fans will be treated to high-stakes matchups almost every weekend and midweek
🎥 Broadcasters are experimenting with new slots — Saturday nights, winter Wednesdays, and early Sunday kickoffs
🌍 The global audience will benefit from clearer, primetime SPFL coverage, especially with Sky doubling down on marquee ties