Rangers are one of several clubs affected by a major reshuffle of the Scottish Premiership schedule, with 13 fixtures moved for television and European commitments. The changes, reported by the Scotsman, impact matches from October through January, with Dundee vs Rangers now set for a prime Saturday evening slot on Sky Sports.

As of September 7, 2026, Rangers sit fourth in the Premiership with 10 points from five games, their recent form reading WWWLD. They have scored six goals and conceded four, leaving them five points behind leaders Celtic in the early title race.

Which Rangers fixtures have been moved?

The most immediate change for Rangers sees their away match at Dundee shifted to Saturday, October 17. The game at Dens Park will now kick off at 8:00pm under the lights, selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports. This forms part of a busy October schedule altered by the demands of European football, with Celtic and Hearts also heavily involved.

Further down the line, Rangers' home match against Heart of Midlothian has been scheduled for Sunday, December 13, with a 3:00pm kick-off. This is one of four matches slated for that particular Sunday afternoon, creating a packed fixture list just before the winter break. Fans can track all upcoming dates on the club's official fixtures page.

How does European football affect the schedule?

Celtic's participation in the Europa League league phase and Hearts' campaign in the Conference League until at least Christmas are the primary drivers behind the alterations. Celtic face an eight-game European run that extends into January, forcing domestic matches to be moved to accommodate Thursday night commitments.

This has a knock-on effect for their opponents, including Rangers. The need to provide adequate recovery time between European and domestic matches is a key consideration for the SPFL when setting these revised dates. The fixture beyond the weekend of October 24/25 remain subject to potential further changes for live broadcast.

What are the other key televised games?

The October schedule is particularly busy for broadcasters. The weekend of October 11 sees Motherwell host Celtic at 12 noon on Sky, while Aberdeen face St Johnstone at 2:00pm on Premier Sports. The following weekend is headlined by Celtic vs Hearts at Celtic Park, a 3:00pm Sunday game on Sky.

Martin O'Neill noted the significance of that fixture, saying, "Hearts' first game at Celtic Park since last season's final match when Martin O'Neill's team claimed title glory will also be shown that weekend." The weekend of October 25 features Hibs vs Celtic at noon on Sky and Motherwell vs Hearts at 2:00pm on Premier Sports.

What is Rangers' current squad situation?

The fixture changes come as Rangers manage a challenging injury list. Key players currently sidelined include striker Lawrence Shankland, defender Tuur Rommens, forward Youssef Chermiti, and midfielder José Cifuentes. Their absence is felt in a squad that has conceded four goals in its first five league outings. Supporters can check the latest availability updates on the injuries section of the club site.

Managerial planning must now account for these new match timings alongside the recovery of important personnel. The team's league position and goal difference of +2 show a solid if unspectacular start, but closing the five-point gap to Celtic will require consistency despite the disrupted calendar.

Looking ahead, Rangers' next scheduled Premiership fixture is a significant one at home against second-placed Heart of Midlothian on December 19. Before that, they must navigate the rescheduled trip to Dundee and other matches, with their full standings and progress available for fans to follow online.