Date and time of final Premiership games confirmed as Celtic fans start to plan title part

THE DATES and times of the final Premiership games have been confirmed – including the post-split dates and the play-offs.

Reigning champions Celtic look almost certain to retain their title and it’s a question of when, no

After that will be the inevitable title party on the streets of Glasgow to celebrate another successful Premiership campaign.

The Hoops could seal the title as early as next week at home to Kilmarnock on April 12.

Previous bashes have sparked carnage in the city.

Around 25,000 took over the streets last May, with the sunshine leading to booze-fuelled antics and supporters jumping on bus stops.

Fans even clashed among themselves as the drink kicked in around the Trongate area.

And back in 2021 after Rangers fans partied in George Square following their title win, there was a huge clean-up job required.

A statement from the league body said: “The SPFL has today announced some key dates for the end of the season, with the William Hill Premiership post-split dates and SPFL play-offs confirmed.

“Fixture round 34 of the William Hill Premiership will take place on the weekend of April 26/27 and round 35 will be played on the weekend of May 3/4. Premiership round 36 is scheduled for the weekend of May 10/11, with round 37 on the midweek of May 13/14.

“The top-six fixtures will conclude on Saturday May 17, kick-off 12.30pm, with the bottom-six games being played on Sunday May 18, kick-off 3.00pm.

“The top six in the William Hill Premiership could be confirmed this weekend but only if Heart of Midlothian defeat Dundee United at Tynecastle on Sunday and both Motherwell and St Mirren lose away to Kilmarnock and Dundee on Saturday, otherwise the split will be determined after the round 33 games next weekend.

“In either scenario, the SPFL will look to publish the post-split fixtures as soon as possible, following discussions with Police Scotland and broadcast partners.

“It was also confirmed today that the William Hill Premiership, Championship and League 1 play-offs will all get under way on Tuesday May 6.

“BBC Scotland will have live coverage of the Premiership play-off quarter-finals and semi-finals, with the Premiership play-off final live on Sky Sports on Thursday May 22 (kick-off 8.00pm) and Monday May 26, kick-off 8.00pm.

“If St Johnstone are involved in the Scottish Cup final and the William Hill Premiership play-off final, the play-off final ties will take place on Tuesday May 27 and Friday May 30.

“Both legs of the William Hill Championship play-off final will be broadcast live on BBC ALBA on Wednesday May 14 and Saturday May 17, with the League 1 final also live on BBC ALBA on Tuesday May 13 and Friday May 16.”

SPFL chief operating officer Calum Beattie said: “We are set for a hugely exciting end to the season, with league titles, European places and the battle to avoid relegation all on the line before the eagerly-anticipated play-offs begin next month.

“We are pleased to be able to confirm the dates for the post-split fixtures, as well as the play-off schedule and broadcast selections, and are very much looking forward to all the football being played in the weeks ahead.”