Still no confirmed exact kick-off time for Rangers vs Celtic specifically — only the weekend (Sept 12/13) is set, with Wikipedia noting the round falls on September 12, 2026. I’ll write the post honestly reflecting that.
Rangers and Celtic will renew hostilities once more after Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final draw paired the Old Firm rivals together, sending Celtic across the city to Ibrox for a derby that instantly became the tie of the round. The draw, made in the immediate aftermath of Rangers’ 5-1 win over St Mirren, saw former Ibrox favourite Alan Hutton pull the derby clash out first, and the fixture is due to be played on the weekend of September 12/13, with the tournament schedule pointing to Saturday, September 12 for the round.
It caps a breathless week for both clubs. Rangers thumped St Mirren 5-1, with goals from Ryan Naderi, Vanja Dragojevic, Djeidi Gassama, James Penrice and Ross McCausland sealing their spot in the last eight, while Celtic had already booked their place a day earlier with a comfortable 4-0 win over Dundee United, Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren all getting on the scoresheet.
The Old Firm clash headlines a weekend blockbuster featuring all four quarter-finals, with Premier Sports holding broadcast rights across the board. Hearts were handed a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview, Hibs travel north to Dingwall to face Ross County, and Kilmarnock host Aberdeen at Rugby Park — all three offering lower-league sides another shot at a shock after already dispatching top-flight opposition earlier in the competition.
While the weekend itself is locked in, the exact date and kick-off time for Rangers versus Celtic are still to be finalised, with the SPFL and Premier Sports expected to confirm full scheduling in due course, likely once any European fixture clashes for both clubs are accounted for.
Looking further ahead, the four winners from this round advance into the semi-finals at Hampden Park on the weekend of November 1/2, with the final scheduled for mid-December at the national stadium. For now, though, all eyes are on Ibrox and a derby that never fails to deliver drama, whatever the kick-off time ends up being.