CELTIC will kick off their Europa League campaign with a game against Ferencvaros at Parkhead on Thursday September 17.
The eight-match schedule will conclude with a trip to Belgium to face Union Saint-Gilloise on January 28 next year.
Martin O’Neill’s team also have interesting fixtures under the lights in the east end of Glasgow against Turkey’s Besiktas, Spanish aces Celta Vigo and French giants Marseille.
There are also two intriguing journeys to Portugal to take on old foes Benfica in Lisbon and European debutants Torreense in Torres Verdas.
The other away game is in Cyprus against Neil Lennon’s former club Omonia which will have a 5.45pm start.
Celtic’s Europa League schedule in full (all kick-offs 8pm unless otherwise stated):
Matchday 1 – September 17: Ferencvaros (H)
Matchday 2 – October 15: Benfica (A)
Matchday 3 – October 22: Celta Vigo (H)
Matchday 4 – November 5: Besiktas (H)
Matchday 5 – November 26: Torreense (A)
Matchday 6 – December 10: Omonia 5.45pm (A)
Matchday 7 – January 21: Marseille (H)
Matchday 8 – January 28: Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
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