Celtic welcome Rangers to Parkhead this weekend in the opening derby of the season.

One point separates the two sides on Gers' favour at the moment, but a win for either side could change the dynamic of this season's Premiership campaign even at this early stage.

Is the game on TV? What channel can I watch it on? What is the Scottish government saying about broadcasting the game for free?

Here's all you need to know.

Where is the game being played?

Celtic host their rivals at Celtic Park on Saturday, October 17, in a 12.30pm kick-off.

Is the game on TV?

It is indeed. Fans can watch the game live on Sky Sports.

Coverage begins at 11.30am.

Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with our LIVE blog.

Will the game be shown on TV for free?

At the moment there are no plans to broadcast the match for free.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recently backed the Scottish Green party's pleas to Sky Sports and the SPFL to organise plans to show it for nothing. However, as yet, there have not been any updates on that front.

Team news

Celtic are without Hatem Elhamed and Nir Bitton through coronavirus while they face an anxious wait on Odsonne Edouard and Ryan Christie.

Rangers, meanwhile, will be missing Joe Aribo who is still nursing a long-term injury.