BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky Sports team up for Celtic v Dundee Scottish Premiership opener

Match date: 3 August 2026

Celtic v Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on Monday 3 August 2026 will be covered across BBC radio, BBC online audio, club channels and Sky Sports, with Ian Crocker and Chris Sutton leading the main television commentary for viewers in the UK. The match is scheduled for 19:30 BST at Celtic Park, and Sky Sports lists it as a live fixture on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event UHD, while BBC Radio 5 Live will also provide live reporting through Kenny Crawford.

The broader BBC radio and audio coverage is particularly strong for this game. Kenny Macintyre presents on BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport Online, with Alasdair Lamont on main commentary, former Celtic midfielder Scott Brown and ex-Dundee player Rory Loy on co-commentary, plus Tom English as pundit and Jonathan Sutherland reporting. BBC’s live football pages confirm the fixture and kick-off time, underlining the scale of the Scottish Premiership opener from a broadcast perspective.[7][18]

For Sky Sports viewers, the presentation is anchored by Eilidh Barbour, one of the broadcaster’s most recognisable football hosts, who regularly fronts live domestic and international football coverage. Ian Crocker remains one of the most experienced voices in Scottish football broadcasting, while Chris Sutton brings a long-running pundit background from his playing career with Celtic, Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City, and extensive studio and commentary work. Sky’s pundit panel also includes Kris Boyd, James McFadden and Mark Wilson, with Luke Shanley reporting from the ground.[10][14]

Supporters unable to watch the television feed have several audio and club-specific options. BBC Radio Scotland, the BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online all carry audio commentary, while Celtic Player offers its own coverage with Gerry McCulloch on main commentary. Dundee fans can tune into DeeTV with Ethan Hampton, and Radio Clyde 1 will also cover the match, led by presenter Gordon Duncan with Roger Hannah and former player Andy Halliday among the punditry team.[7][14]

There is also a strong radio bulletin option for a more national audience, with talkSPORT sending John Dunn as reporter. In Scotland, Radio Clyde remains a familiar voice around the game, and its football coverage often blends lively presentation with analysis from ex-professionals, which makes Halliday’s role especially relevant for listeners following the tactical side of the contest.[14]

On the match itself, this is the sort of early-season fixture that normally draws major attention because it pits the reigning champions against newly introduced opposition in league context. BBC Sport reported earlier in the build-up that Celtic were unhappy the season would begin on a Monday night rather than the weekend, but the fixture remained fixed for 19:30 BST on 3 August.[18] Celtic Park will therefore host a broadcast-heavy night, with Sky, BBC and club audio all offering different angles on the same game.

For readers wanting the competition background, the Scottish Premiership remains the top flight of Scottish football, and the official league structure and fixture coverage are tracked by the SPFL and major broadcasters.Scottish Professional Football League

The commentary line-up also reflects how Scottish football broadcasting often blends long-serving presenters with former players and club insiders. Scott Brown has only recently moved into media work after a distinguished playing career, while Rory Loy and Mark Wilson are both well placed to offer tactical and dressing-room insight from their own careers. That mix should make the coverage particularly useful for viewers and listeners wanting more than a straight match call.

In practical terms, the key places to follow Celtic v Dundee are Sky Sports for live television coverage, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Sounds for audio, plus the club channels for dedicated supporter commentary. With Ian Crocker, Chris Sutton, Alasdair Lamont and Gerry McCulloch all involved, the game is set to be one of the most comprehensively covered Scottish Premiership fixtures of the opening weekend.

Article generated: 3 August 2026, 19:31 GMT