Celtic open against St Mirren as first Old Firm game set for 31 August

Defending champions Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defense against St Mirren on Sunday, August 3, with the league featuring exciting matches including Kilmarnock vs. Livingston and Rangers against Motherwell. The schedule also includes key fixtures like the Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox in August. The season sees Falkirk return to the top flight after 15 years, with the division set to split after 33 games, culminating on May 17 without a winter break due to the busy European schedule.