CELTIC get pre-season tour underway in Lyon this Thursday (July 16), when they take on OGC Nice in the first of a trio of exciting fixtures to prepare the champions for their return to action when the Scottish Premiership season gets underway next month.

It’s a 5:15pm kick-off at Groupama Stadium, and Premier Sports will be on hand to bring you every kick of the ball, with exclusive live UK and Republic of Ireland coverage as the Scottish champions get their pre-season journey underway.

Celtic TV will bring fans outside the UK/ROI coverage via celticfc.tv

How to watch on TV in the UK

- Sky customers signing up at premiersports.com:
Premier Sports HD on channel 412. New customers can subscribe from just £9.99 per month with no connection fee or £99 annually.

- Online (Web, iOS App, Android App): premierplayer.tv Premier Player from just £9.99 per month (or £99 annually) with no connection fee. If using App please set up account first on web browser before downloading the App.

- Virgin customers:
Premier Sports channel 551. You can subscribe for £9.99 per month via the provider with no connection fee or minimum contract. Call 0845 840 7777 or set up viewing via box. (Press Home > Apps and Games > All Apps > TV Upgrades.)

Premier Sports offer paid subscription services. Payments for subscriptions to Premier Sports via Sky or the Premier Player streaming service will automatically recur monthly or annually dependent on your chosen package unless notice is given to cancel. Cancellation must be made by phone or email and must include a minimum 5 days’ notice prior to next bill. No cancelations accepted within 48 hours of subscribing. Subscriptions are a minimum one month duration. Terms and Conditions apply.

For full terms and conditions visit www.premiersports.com

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