Just 40 days after Celtic lifted the Premiership trophy at the end of the last league campaign, attention turns to the new season on Thursday morning as the SPFL announce the top flight fixtures for the 2024/25 season.
Along with the schedule for the Championship and Leagues One and Two, the publication will allow supporters to make their plans, and the dates for the all-important local derbies will be revealed.
This year, the planners have had to contend with a busier European schedule, as well as scheduling around the international calendar and domestic cups. And there’s added interest to at least one club’s fixtures after doubts were raised by Rangers over whether Ibrox would be ready for the games at the start of the season.
When are the fixtures announced and what are the key dates?
The SPFL will publish the full set of fixtures for all four divisions at 9am on Thursday, June 27. At that point, each of the clubs will publicise their own list on their websites and social media channels.
The league kicks off on the weekend of August 3/4, with the final Premiership matches played on May 13/14. The Championship and League One and Two finish on May 2, with the promotion and relegation play-offs running through until May 25.