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Celtic vs Rangers on TV: Channel, live stream and team news for Hampden Park final clash

A General Stadium View of Hampden
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Celtic and Rangers will lock horns at Hampden for the second time this calendar year, with the winner receiving the Premier Sports Cup as Hampden Park plays host to yet another Old Firm final.

The Hoops have beaten Hibs, Falkirk and Aberdeen on their route to the final, with 14 goals scored in the three games they've played - whilst Rangers have beaten Scottish Premiership trio St Johnstone, Dundee and Motherwell along the way, scoring seven goals themselves.

The winners will edge ahead in total titles won as a club, with the pair lying on 118 total accolades - but with Celtic having relinquished control of the trophy last season and Rangers defending their crown, there's more than just derby day bragging rights on the line. Here, Football Scotland takes a look at how you can watch the game alongside any team news.

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When is Celtic vs Rangers?

Celtic vs Rangers takes place at Hampden Park, with kick-off at 3:30pm on Sunday, December 15.

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

Celtic vs Rangers is on TV! Premier Sports, who sponsor the tournament, are broadcasting the game live, with coverage starting at 3pm on Premier Sports 1, just half an hour before kick-off. Coverage will last until 7pm. If you are a subscriber to the channel, you can find it on 412 on Sky's TV Guide.

Alternatively, you can watch the game on a live stream. The cost is £15.99 for a monthly subscription, and this will allow you access to some Scottish Premiership games throughout December and early January.

You will also be able to watch the highlights, which will be posted on YouTube via club accounts and Premier Sports' channel after the game.

Referee and VAR

John Beaton will be the referee for this clash, having taken control of the previous Old Firm derby back in August.

He will be joined by David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell as his linesmen, whilst Alan Muir and Frank Connor will be the VAR and assistant VAR respectively.

Team News

Celtic have a fully fit squad. Alistair Johnston was injured in Tuesday's game vs Dinamo Zagreb, but Rodgers alluded that the Canadian will likely be available for the game at the national stadium.

For Rangers, the same rings slightly true. Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo and Ridvan Yilmaz have all made their returns to first team training, with the latter featuring over the past week and performing well against Tottenham. Danilo and Ianis Hagi are back in the frame after missing out on Europe due to squad registration rules and both could make an appearance.

However, John Souttar and Hamza Igamane were substituted against Ange Postecoglou's side, and they both face a late fitness test ahead of the crunch clash.

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