Celtic will face Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly, it has been confirmed.
The Parkhead club have announced the match, with plans now in place for four warm-up fixtures.
Celtic will also face Shelbourne, Sporting Lisbon and AC Milan in their summer preparations for the new campaign.
🏟️ Middlesbrough FC will travel to Glasgow next month for a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park, with all the action kicking off at 3pm on Saturday, July 18. 🎟️ Ticketing information to follow ⤵️#CelticFC🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 22, 2026
The tie against Middlesbrough will be played at Celtic Park on Saturday, July 18.
Before then, Celtic will face Shelbourne at Tolka Park and Sporting Lisbon in the Algarve.
AC Milan will visit Celtic Park in the final listed pre-season match on Saturday, July 25.
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A club statement read: "Middlesbrough FC will travel to Glasgow next month for a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park.
"It’s sure to be a lively occasion, with all the action kicking off at 3pm on Saturday, July 18. Bring all the family along for a chance to see the Hoops in action just two weeks before they launch into the 26/27 season!
"Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan managed Middlesbrough after he left Paradise, with Stephen McManus and Barry Robson soon joining him, so we’re looking forward to welcoming the Boro fans to Glasgow as part of that connection.
"Tickets will be available first to Season Ticket holders, who will have a priority window to purchase before remaining tickets go on general sale.
"Further ticket information will be communicated in the following days. Make sure you ‘Sign for Celtic’ to be the first to know when tickets go on sale!"
