Dundee United will begin their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season with a home clash against Rangers on July 31, live on Sky Sports at 8pm. The Tangerines, who finished 9th in the Premiership last season with 33 points (8 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses) and a -19 goal difference (34 scored, 53 conceded), face a demanding opening month.
When are Dundee United’s biggest fixtures?
Jim Goodwin’s side host Rangers in their season opener before traveling to Hearts on August 8. The first Dundee derby of the campaign takes place at Tannadice Park on August 22, followed by a midweek trip to champions Celtic on October 28. The reverse derby at Dens Park is scheduled for January 2.
What’s the full schedule for Dundee United?
Key dates include back-to-back clashes with Hearts (August 8 away, October 31 at home) and Celtic (October 28 away, December 30 at home). The Tangerines also face Aberdeen twice before the split, with home and away fixtures in October and February. Their final pre-split game is a trip to Parkhead on April 10.
How does this compare to last season?
Dundee United finished 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in 2025, with a recent form record of WLWWL. This season’s schedule offers early tests against title contenders, including Rangers and Celtic within the first two months. The club will aim to improve on their 9th-place finish as they navigate a packed fixture list.
All fixtures remain subject to change, with Sky Sports broadcasting up to 60 live Premiership games, including every match on the opening weekend.
