Middlesbrough will make the short trip north to Glasgow on Saturday for a pre-season friendly against Celtic at Celtic Park, with kick‑off scheduled for 3pm. The match forms part of both clubs' preparations ahead of the new domestic campaigns and offers an early opportunity to assess fringe players and tactical approaches in match conditions.
Broadcast and access
The fixture has not been selected by any traditional broadcaster, meaning there will be no live television coverage in the usual sense. Supporters who cannot attend in person can watch the game through Celtic's subscription streaming service. According to Celtic's public schedule, the match will be available to viewers who subscribe to Celtic Player.
- Date: Saturday, 18 July
- Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
- Kick‑off: 3pm
- Broadcast/stream: Not on TV; stream via Celtic Player (subscription required)
Pre-season context for both clubs
Celtic arrive at the tie having used a mixture of local friendlies and a trip to the Algarve as part of their summer schedule. They have played Shelbourne, drawing 1–1, and suffered a 4–1 defeat to Sporting CP in the Algarve earlier this week. New signing Camilo Duran scored on his debut in that defeat and drew a positive comment from manager Martin O'Neill.
"This is Daizen Maeda the second!"
O'Neill went on to praise Duran's pressing and suggested the new arrival could be a genuine asset for the club, while also acknowledging there were moments that did not go his way in the Sporting match. Celtic have also loaned Shin Yamada out to OH Leuven after his late equaliser against Shelbourne.
What the match means for Middlesbrough
For Middlesbrough, Saturday's friendly provides a chance to evaluate the squad against a team that regularly competes for domestic honours and plays at a high tempo. Pre-season friendlies are rarely definitive, but matches against strong opponents offer managers the chance to test tactical systems, give minutes to players returning from injury and integrate new signings. With no live TV coverage from mainstream broadcasters, the club's travelling supporters and those watching remotely will rely on the Celtic Player stream to follow the action.
| Competition | Pre‑season friendly |
| Opponents | Celtic v Middlesbrough |
| Date & time | Saturday 18 July, 3pm |
| Venue | Celtic Park |
| How to watch | Stream on Celtic Player (subscription) |
Supporters travelling from Middlesbrough are advised to check the clubs' official channels for any late changes to kick‑off or transport arrangements. The fixture will be one of a number of warm‑up matches both teams use to finalise preparations before their respective league campaigns begin.
