One of soccer’s fiercest rivalries returns with major stakes attached as Celtic and Rangers renew the iconic Old Firm showdown in a matchup that feels like a final before the final. With a place in the semifinals on the line, both sides arrive nearly even in form and momentum.

Celtic are sitting on 58 points and Rangers are just behind with 57 in the Scottish Premiership standings—setting the stage for a tense, winner-take-all battle where the margin between the rivals has been razor-thin all season and picking a clear favorite is nearly impossible.

When will the Rangers vs Celtic match be played?

The game for the 2025/2026 Scottish Cup quarterfinals between Rangers and Celtic will be played this Sunday, March 8 at 9:00 PM (ET).

Rangers vs Celtic: Time by State in the USA

ET: 9:00 AM
CT: 8:00 AM
MT: 7:00 AM
PT: 6:00 AM

How to watch Rangers vs Celtic in the USA

This Scottish Cup game between Rangers and Celtic will be broadcast in the United States on ESPN+.

A new edition of the Scottish derby will take place and the fans begin to prepare for what will be a tough confrontation. On one side will be Celtic, the current leaders of the Scottish Premiership. They have the objective of winning both competitions and for this reason they will go in search of victory.

But they don’t have an easy game as their arch-rivals, the Rangers, are a team to watch out for. On the other hand, in the Scottish Premiership, despite being Celtics‘ immediate pursuers,Rangersare 13 points behind. In other words, winning the Premiership is difficult so they will bet everything to win the Cup.

Rangers vs Celtic: Kick-Off Time

Argentina: 9:30 AM
Australia: 11:30 PM
Brazil: 9:30 AM
Denmark: 2:30 PM
Ireland: 1:30 PM
Jamaica: 7:30 AM
Mexico: 6:30 AM
New Zealand: 1:30 AM (May 1)
Nigeria: 1:30 PM
Norway: 2:30 PM
Portugal: 1:30 PM
Sweden: 2:30 PM
UK: 1:30 PM
United States: 8:30 AM (ET)

Rangers vs Celtic: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Argentina: Star+
Australia: beIN Sports Connect, beIN SPORTS 3, Kayo Sports
Brazil: Star+
Denmark: Viaplay Denmark
International: Celtic TV
Ireland: Premier Sports 1, Premier Player HD
Jamaica: ESPN Play Caribbean
Mexico: ESPN Mexico, Star+
New Zealand: Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports, beIN Sports Connect New Zealand
Norway: Viaplay Norway, V Sport+
Portugal: Sport TV2, Sport TV Multiscreen
Sweden: Viaplay Sweden
United Kingdom: Viaplay UK, Viaplay Sports 1
USA: ESPN+

Rangers had a tight fourth round 1-0 victory against St Johnstone and even worse was the fifth round where they won 3-2 against Patrick Thistle at home.

Raith Rovers were more lethal than Ranges in the two rounds leading up to the quarter-finals, they won against Linlithgow Rose 2-0 and Motherwell 3-1.

Rangers vs Raith Rovers: Kick-Off Time

Rangers and Raith Rovers play for the 2022-2023 Scottish Cup Quarter-finals today, March 12 at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.

Australia: 12:00 AM (March 13)
Croatia: 2:00 PM
Ireland: 1:00 PM
Serbia: 2:00 PM
United Kingdom: 1:00 PM
United States: 9:00 AM (ET)

Rangers vs Raith Rovers: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Australia: Kayo Sports, beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect
Croatia: Sportklub 5 Croatia
Ireland: Premier Player HD, Premier Sports 1
Serbia: SportKlub 5 Serbia
United Kingdom: Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay UK
United States: ESPN+

Celtic are the leaders of the Scottish Premiership with a clear dominance. Their nine-point advantage over all-time rivals Rangers puts them as the best team in Scotland. They also have a 20-game undefeated streak that includes a dozen wins in a row. The last defeat goes back to November to against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Hearts have been a competitive team this season as well. Although they are 34 points behind their next opponentin the standings, they are in the third place. The next match could be the opportunity to take revenge on Celtic after losing 3-1 last Wednesday in the league.

Hearts vs Celtic: Kick-Off Time

Hearts will clash with Celtic at Tynecastle Park in the quarterfinals of the 2022-2023 Scottish Cup this Saturday, March 11.

Argentina: 9:15 AM
Australia: 11:15 PM
Brazil: 9:15 AM
Jamaica: 7:15 AM
Mexico: 6:15 AM
UK: 12:15 PM
United States: 7:15 AM

Hearts vs Celtic: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Argentina: Star+
Australia: Kayo Sports, beIN Sports Connect, beIN SPORTS 3
Brazil: Star+
Jamaica: ESPNPlay Caribbean
Mexico: Star+
UK: Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay UK
United States: ESPN+