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<strong>Here are all of the details of where you can watch Rangers vs Celtic on US television and via legal streaming:</strong>
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<td>9:00am ET / 6:00am PT • Sunday, March 8, 2026<br></td>
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<td><em><a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">ESPN+</a></em></td>
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<h2>Match Overview</h2>



<p>The stakes couldn’t be higher when <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/celtic/">Celtic</a> </strong>and <strong>Rangers </strong>collide once again in the legendary <strong>Old Firm</strong>, a showdown that feels like a semifinal before the actual semifinal. The Glasgow rivals have been separated by the slimmest margin all season in the <strong>Scottish Premiership</strong> standings, with <strong>Celtic </strong>holding 58 points and <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/rangers/">Rangers</a> </strong>right behind at 57.</p>



<p>The situation of both makes this clash a true toss-up between two sides carrying similar momentum. With a spot in the next round on the line and pride always part of the equation in this rivalry, expect intensity from the opening whistle—this is the kind of match fans won’t want to miss.</p>



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<h2>More details on how to watch</h2>
With <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">ESPN+</a>, you can watch Rangers vs Celtic Forest and tons more soccer games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go.
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Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, FA Cup, Eredivisie, NWSL, USL and more.
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In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more.
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There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more.
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If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/espn-plus-soccer-schedule/">ESPN+ soccer schedule</a> to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service.
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<h2>How to watch anywhere with VPN</h2>

If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as <a href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=93006&amp;url_id=902" target="blank" rel="noopener">NordVPN</a>, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/vpn-soccer/">guide to the best VPNs</a> for streaming soccer.


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Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, <a href="https://page.worldsoccertalk.com/streaming-guide">download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide</a>, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.
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How to watch Rangers vs Celtic in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 Scottish Cup

How to watch Rangers vs Celtic in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 Scottish Cup - World Soccer Talk

<p>Malik Tillman scored a goal in his third-straight game in all competitions on Sunday. However, this one certainly takes the cake as the most bizarre, stirring up controversy as it happened. </p>



<p>In Rangers’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-cup-tv-schedule/">Scottish Cup</a> tie against Partick Thistle, the two clubs were tied in the 71st minute, 1-1. Malik Tillman went down with an injury in a non-contact play. Fortunately, it was not serious for the player that missed out on the USMNT World Cup squad. As <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/us-coach-anthony-hudson-visits-uk-to-scout-usmnt-stars-20230211-WST-419453.html">the American</a> remained down after a challenge, Rangers kicked the ball out so the midfielder could receive attention. In a showing of good sportsmanship, Partick Thistle prepared to hoof the ball back to Rangers, as the hosts stopped play for Tillman. </p>



<p>However, Malik Tillman jumped on the clearing attempt and drove towards goal. He eventually beat Thistle goalkeeper Jamie Sneddon, giving Rangers the lead, 2-1. </p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">USMNT&apos;s Malik Tillman scored a controversial goal for Rangers in their 3-2 win in the Scottish Cup over Partick Thistle. 😳<br><br>Rangers manager Michael Beale told his team to let Thistle score right after in a show of sportsmanship.<br><br>🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/ViaplaySportsUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ViaplaySportsUK</a> <a href="https://t.co/F0TL0qrrAh">pic.twitter.com/F0TL0qrrAh</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1624834956395511811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Irate with Tillman’s actions, Partick Thistle players bumped the American to the ground. The melee led to a player on each team receiving a yellow card. However, Rangers manager Michael Beale instructed his players to let Partick Thistle score in a show of good sportsmanship on its own. From kickoff, Scott Tiffoney dribbled through a standing Rangers defense and passed the ball home. Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor was perhaps the biggest loser, forced into conceding.</p>



<h2>Malik Tillman goal came out of confusion, says coach</h2>



<p>Michael Beale defended his player despite the confusion and controversy. Acts of sportsmanship are nothing new. Throwing the ball back to the other team, big clearances when someone is injured or stopping an attack. However, Beale says his player was simply unaware of the greater situation. </p>



<p>“Malik gets injured and we play the ball out,” Beale said after the game. “Malik is down on the floor and he doesn’t see that we have played the ball out. So by the time Malik gets up, he sees they have a throw-in and he puts his hand up to the referee as if to say: ‘How have they got a throw?’ and then he presses as he has been taught. He is completely unaware of the situation.”</p>



<p>Rangers, second in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-premiership-tv-schedule/">Scottish Premiership</a>, was by far the favorite against Partick Thistle, the fifth-place team in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/scottish-championship-tv-schedule/">Scottish Championship</a>.</p>



<p>“I will tell you why it was the right thing to do,” Beale added. “Malik Tillman is a fantastic young player and I don’t want that hanging around his head. He has never cheated anyone in his life and as a football club we have high standards.”</p>



<h5>Two American goals</h5>



<p>After the debacle that ended up with the game level at two, another American played the role of hero at Ibrox. James Sands, who also missed out on the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/usmnt-world-cup-squad-revealed-20221109-WST-407526.html">World Cup 2022 squad</a>, scored his first goal of the campaign in a massive moment. It was a bit of a fortunate break on a corner. However, Sands accepted the tally, and Rangers accepted the win.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT A GAME! 🔵👏<a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RangersFC</a> take the lead as Borna Barišić whips a tempting ball in from a corner and the ball comes off a Partick Thistle player for an own goal <br><br>Is that the winner? 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ScottishCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ScottishCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottishCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScottishCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/uhwslRPSXe">pic.twitter.com/uhwslRPSXe</a></p>— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/ViaplaySportsUK/status/1624828006752731136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>While goals are rare for the American defender, they are not for Malik Tillman. His controversial goal in this game was his ninth in all competitions this season. However, it was his <a href="https://www.transfermarkt.us/malik-tillman/leistungsdaten/spieler/467437" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-straight game</a> with a goal.</p>



<p>Rangers advanced in the Scottish Cup to the quarterfinals looking to defend its title. Unfortunately, it wasn’t good news for Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall who was let go after the game.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Colorsport</em></p>


Malik Tillman at center of controversy after bizarre goal

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