Is Ayr United vs Celtic on TV? Live stream, channel and kick-off time for Somerset Park friendly

Celtic kick-off their busy pre-season schedule on Friday night when they make the trip to face Ayr United.

The Hoops have been invited to Somerset Park to mark the opening of the club's new North Stand, with a sell-out crowd expected. Brendan Rodgers and Scott Brown created history together at Parkhead by racking up Treble after Treble but tonight they square off against one another in opposite dugouts.

Broony - now in his second managerial job after his sacking at Fleetwood Town - tested himself against Rangers in last season's Scottish Cup defeat at Ibrox. And now he'll face one of his mentors, although this time he'll be given a rapturous reception from the opposition fans.

Here, Football Scotland tells you everything you need to know ahead of the friendly game.

When is Ayr United vs Celtic?

Ayr United host Celtic at Somerset Park on Friday May 7. Kick-off is at 7:45pm.

Is Ayr United vs Celtic on TV and can I live stream it?

Unfortunately, the game won't be screened live on TV. However, Celtic TV subscribers can watch the match live. The only way to access the fixture is by signing up for an annual or monthly subscription. There is no pay-per-view option.

Team news

Ayr United starting XI: Stone, McAllister, Reading, Dowds, Dempsey, Oakley, Stanger, Henderson, McKenzie, Rus, McMann

Subs: Ecrepont, Musonda, Murdoch, Bryden, Syla, Walker, Tomlinson, Watret, Trialist GK, Trialist, Trialist

Celtic starting XI: Bain, Dede, Welsh, Nawrocki, Kobayashi, Tomoki, Ure, Holm, Kuhn, Kyle, Kyogo

Subs: Oluwayemi, Clarke, Yang, Oh, Kwn, Lawal, Frame, Murray, Agbaire, Bonnar, Donovan, Hatton