Rangers and Celtic will do battle in the first Old Firm clash of the 2019-20 on August 31, the Scottish Premier League fixtures have revealed.
Steven Gerrard's men will host Neil Lennon's champions at Ibrox in the opening face off between the two Glasgow sides of the campaign.
Gers head to Celtic Park on December 29, while the third derby is back at Ibrox over the weekend of March 14.
The fourth and final league meeting between the Glasgow giants will likely take place at Parkhead following the top-flight split.
Celtic have swept all aside over the last three years on their march to an unprecedented triple treble, and will kick off their attempts for nine-in-a-row against St Johnstone on August 3.
Rangers get their campaign up and running the following day as they take on Kilmarnock - who will have new boss Angelo Alessio in charge for the first time in domestic competition - at Rugby Park.
Newly-promoted Ross County will hoist the flag following last year's Championship triumph when they get their season started at home to Hamilton on August 3.
Aberdeen - who lost their grip on their 'best of the rest' tag last season after seeing their four-year run of second place finishes come to an end - host Hearts on the opening day.
Hibernian will be hoping to kick-on as Paul Heckingbottom shapes up for his first full season in charge as they welcome St Mirren to Leith.
Old Firm fixtures for 2019-20
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August 31: Rangers vs Celtic - Ibrox
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December 29: Celtic vs Rangers - Parkhead
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March 14: Rangers vs Celtic - Ibrox
