The Scottish Premiership festive programme has been reshaped live on TV, with Hibernian's derby against Hearts moved from Boxing Day to Sunday, December 27. The capital clash at Tynecastle will now kick off at 12 noon, replacing the original 3pm start on December 26. This rescheduling is part of a broader TV shake-up affecting six Premiership matches, including the Glasgow and Dundee derbies.
When will the Hibernian derby be played?
The Edinburgh derby, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 26 at 3pm, has been brought forward to Sunday, December 27 with a 12 noon kick-off. This change affects the festive schedule for the capital clubs, with Hearts and Hibs now set to face each other the day after the traditional Boxing Day fixtures.
What about the other Edinburgh derby?
Rangers' trip to Kilmarnock will still take place on Boxing Day but has been pushed back to a 5.45pm kick-off as part of the TV reshuffle. The Old Firm fixture at Ibrox is now taking place on Sunday, January 3 with a 12 noon kick-off, replacing the original January 2 start at 3pm.
How does this impact the Dundee fixtures?
The Dundee versus Dundee United game at Dens Park will still take place on Saturday, January 2 but has been brought forward to 12.30pm. The match between Dundee United and Celtic at Tannadice on Wednesday, December 30 has been selected by Premier Sports with the original 7.45pm kick-off time remaining unchanged.
What other matches have been moved?
The new year fixture between St Mirren and Aberdeen in Paisley has been moved from Saturday, January 2 to Sunday, January 3 with a 2.30pm kick-off. Stephen Robinson, Dons boss, is returning to his former club in the St Mirren versus Aberdeen fixture.
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Hibernian currently sit seventh in the Premiership table, three points behind leaders Celtic. The team has scored three goals and conceded three this season, with a goal difference of zero. Their recent form has been WL, and their next fixture is an away game against Dundee on August 30, 2026, where Dundee sit second in the table.
Fans should check the fixtures page for the latest kick-off times, while the standings page shows Hibernian's position in the league. The squad page lists the players available for the reshaped festive schedule.
