Celtic return to Paradise tomorrow for their first home pre-season friendly of the summer as Martin O’Neill’s side take on Middlesbrough.
Fixture: Celtic v Middlesbrough (Pre-season Friendly)
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Kick-off: 3:00pm BST
Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
Supporters unable to attend can watch the match live on Celtic TV, with coverage beginning at 2:45pm. The game will not be broadcast live on television in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
Around 5,000 Middlesbrough supporters are expected to make the trip after selling out their allocation, helping to create a strong atmosphere inside Paradise. Tickets also remain on general sale for Celtic supporters and can be purchased digitally right up until kick-off.
Tomorrow’s fixture is Celtic’s first home match since returning from their pre-season training camp in Portugal and offers supporters another opportunity to assess the squad ahead of the new campaign.
With the Champions League qualifiers rapidly approaching, every minute on the pitch is becoming increasingly important. Fans will be looking for encouraging performances, improved sharpness, and perhaps another glimpse of the club’s summer signings as preparations continue.
It may only be a friendly, but with the new season edging ever closer, tomorrow’s match is another important step on Celtic’s road towards competitive football.
