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Celtic vs Hearts: What time does the Scottish Premiership opener kick off and what TV channel is it on?

CELTIC will begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership title in the opening game of the season with a home fixture against Heart of Midlothian.

The Hoops won the league comfortably last season and will be hoping to do to the same again as they look to see off competition from the likes of Rangers, Motherwell and Aberdeen.

 Celtic won the treble comfortably last season as they went the full term domestically undefeated
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Celtic won the treble comfortably last season as they went the full term domestically undefeatedCredit: PA:Press Association

Hearts will hope to improve on their fifth place finish last season as they aim to get into the European places and dream of a Champions League campaign.

Hearts will be quietly confident heading into the new season after signing promising Manchester City youth talent, Ashley Smith-Brown, on a season-long loan.

Here is everything you need to know about the fixture.

When is Celtic vs Hearts

Celtic host hearts at 12.30pm on Saturday, August 5.

The match will be held at Celtic Park.

What TV channel is the match on?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

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