CELTIC will kick off the 2024/25 Premiership campaign against Kilmarnock at Parkhead on Sunday August 4.
Coincidentally, Brendan Rodgers’ men sealed last season’s third successive title against Derek McInnes’ side at Rugby Park when they enjoyed a runaway 5-0 success on May 15.
Sky Sports will televise the action live with a 4.30pm start.
The first Glasgow derby is scheduled for Parkhead on Saturday August 31.
Hearts will host Philippe Clement’s Ibrox side at Tynecastle on Saturday August 3 with a lunchtime commencement which will also be shown live.
Last season, Celtic started with a 4-2 win over Ross County in Glasgow on August 5. Rodgers’ men brought down the curtain on their twelfth success in 13 years with a 3-2 win over St Mirren on Flag Day at Parkhead on May 18.
The Hoops are now focused on their 55th crown with skipper Callum McGregor aiming to achieve double figures in his personal medal haul.
The Viaplay League Cup Final is scheduled for Hampden on Sunday December 15 while the Scottish Cup Final has yet to be confirmed. Most likely date is May 24.
PREMIERSHIP KEY DATES
Kick-off: August 3/4
Final pre-split fixtures: April 12/13, 2025
Final round of matches: May 17/18
Premiership Play-Off Final: May 22 and 25
