Is Celtic v LASK on TV? How to watch Champions League play-off
Is Celtic v LASK on TV? How to watch Champions League play-off
Jamie Braidwood Wed, August 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM UTC
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Celtic bid to qualify for the Champions League as they host Austrian champions LASK in the first leg of their play-off at Parkhead.
Celtic were led to a Scottish league and cup double under Martin O’Neil, after a tumultuous season that began with Brendan Rogers and also featured the ill-fated reign of Wilfried Nancy.
The Hoops crashed out of Champions League qualifying last season when they lost on penalties to Kazakhstan side Kairat Almaty, so will be determined to make it through this time.
Celtic v LASK LIVE: Champions League team news and updates
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill speaking during a press conference at Celtic Park (PA)
LASK won their first Austrian league title since 1965 last season and have started their Bundesliga defence with three wins from three.
They will be bidding to reach the Champions League proper for the first time in their history while Celtic are attempting to make up for last year’s surprise absence.
When is Celtic v LASK?
The play-off first leg kicks off at 8pm on Wednesday 19 August.
How can I watch it?
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It will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max. Coverage starts at 7:30pm.
What is the Celtic team news?
Colby Donovan is preferred to Anthony Ralston at right back with Alistair Johnston sidelined, while Kieran Tierney returns at left back.
With Arne Engels gone, Mika Baur comes into midfield alongside Callum McGregor while fellow new singings Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran also start.
Yang Hyun-jun is preferred on the wing to Sebastian Tounekti while Benjamin Nygren also starts behind Hogh.
With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain still serving a three-game due to a red card he received while playing for Besiktas in 2023, it’s three changes for Celtic.
Starting line-up
Celtic XI: Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; McGregor, Baur; Yang, Nygren, Duran; Hogh
Source: “AOL Sports”
