This afternoon, the Champions return to Paradise for their first home match of pre-season as they welcome EFL Championship side Middlesbrough to Celtic Park (3pm KO). The full match will be broadcast live worldwide on our new, improved streaming platform, CelticPlayer.
How to Watch
The live stream is available to all subscribers both in the UK & Ireland and overseas. Join the thousands of supporters who have successfully signed in to the new platform already and enjoy today’s game from anywhere in the world!
Existing Subscribers
If you had an active Celtic TV subscription, your account has automatically been transferred over to CelticPlayer. However, because the new platform utilises an upgraded, secure unified sign-in ecosystem, the process is different from the old Celtic TV website.
If you haven’t already signed into the new CelticPlayer, please follow these quick steps ahead of the 3pm kick-off to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action:
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If you already use a Celtic FC Digital Account (for e-ticketing, the online store, or the official app): Simply log in to CelticPlayer using those exact credentials, and your live stream access will be waiting for you.
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If you do not have a Celtic FC Digital Account yet: An account has been pre-provisioned for you using the email address linked to your old Celtic TV subscription. Head to the CelticPlayer login page, enter your registered email address, and select the “Forgot Password” link. You will immediately be emailed instructions to set up your new secure password and log in.
New Subscribers
If you don’t already have Celtic TV or CelticPlayer subscription, signing up to watch the Bhoys take on Boro on CelticPlayer is quick and easy:
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Already have a digital account? Sign in to CelticPlayer using your email and password, then select your streaming option from our new streamlined subscription packages.
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New to the club’s digital platforms? Register for a free Celtic FC Digital Account at CelticPlayer first, then select your subscription tier.
Once you’re registered, simply purchase the subscription that matches where you are in the world, then sit back and enjoy today’s game.
What’s more, with a CelticPlayer subscription, you can watch our pre-season friendlies against both Middlesbrough and AC Milan live no matter where you are in the world. You’ll also get access to over 40 live games a season (audio-only in the UK & Ireland), full match replays, unlimited archive access, as well as exclusive original content and matchday features.
FAQs & Support
Should you require any help or assistance for CelticPlayer, whether it be the sign-in process, registering for an account or streaming the match, please visit our dedicated Help Centre with FAQs and contact details.
Fixtures
Celtic Vs. Middlesbrough – Sat, Jul 18th 2026, 15:00
