How to watch today's Celtic vs Kairat Almaty Champions League play-off game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Celtic will be hosting Kazakh champions Kairat Almaty in Glasgow for the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday.

While the Hoops aim for their fourth consecutive appearance in the competition proper, Kairat are looking to become only the second club from Kazakhstan - after FC Astana in the 2015-16 season - to qualify for the Champions League.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch Celtic vs Kairat Almaty online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United Kingdom (UK), the Champions League Qualification match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty will be available to watch and stream online live through TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

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Celtic vs Kairat Almaty kick-off time

Champions League Qualification - Champions League Qualification

Celtic Park

The UEFA Champions League Qualification match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty will be played at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland.

It will kick off at 8 pm BST on Wednesday, August 20, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Celtic vs Kairat Almaty lineups

Celtic

4-3-3

Formation

4-3-3

KAL

1

K. Schmeichel

63

K. Tierney

2

A. Johnston

5

L. Scales

20

C. Carter-Vickers

8

B. Nygren

42

C. McGregor

41

R. Hatate

38

D. Maeda

9

A. Idah

49

J. Forrest

1

A. Zarutskiy

24

A. Mrynskiy

18

D. Glazer

80

E. Sorokin

14

A. Martynovich

55

V. Gromyko

20

E. Tapalov

15

O. Arad

9

D. Satpaev

7

Jorginho

26

E. Filho

4-3-3

KAL

CEL

-Line up

• 1

  K. Schmeichel

• 63

  K. Tierney

  31’

  76’

• 2

  A. Johnston

  35’

• 5

  L. Scales

• 20

  C. Carter-Vickers

• 8

  B. Nygren

  76’

• 42

  C. McGregor

  26’

• 41

  R. Hatate

• 38

  D. Maeda

• 9

  A. Idah

  46’

• 49

  J. Forrest

  70’

Substitutes

• 27

  A. Engels

  70’

• 13

  H. Yang

  46’

• 19

  C. Osmand

• 12

  V. Sinisalo

• 28

  P. Bernardo

• 56

  A. Ralston

  35’

• 24

  J. Kenny

• 4

  J. Simpson-Pusey

• 6

  A. Trusty

  76’

• 18

  S. Yamada

  76’

• 14

  L. McCowan

• 47

  D. Murray

Manager

• B. Rodgers

KAL

-Line up

• 1

  A. Zarutskiy

  75’

• 24

  A. Mrynskiy

• 18

  D. Glazer

  31’

• 80

  E. Sorokin

• 14

  A. Martynovich

  6’

• 55

  V. Gromyko

• 20

  E. Tapalov

• 15

  O. Arad

• 9

  D. Satpaev

  90’ + 11’

• 7

  Jorginho

• 26

  E. Filho

  83’

Substitutes

• 5

  L. Kurgin

• 6

  A. Sadybekov

• 17

  O. Baybek

• 25

  A. Shirobokov

• 89

  R. Bagdat

• 33

  J. Stanojev

• 44

  L. Gadrani

• 4

  D. Kasabulat

• 82

  S. Kalmurza

• 99

  Ricardinho

  83’

• 77

  T. Anarbekov

  75’

Manager

• R. Urazbakhtin

Celtic team news

In the recent Scottish League Cup win over Falkirk, manager Brendan Rodgers included some non-first-choice players, such as Johnny Kenny, who made his first start of the season.

Jota is still out with an injury, and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, who recently joined on loan from Manchester City, has not yet made his debut.

Benjamin Nygren will be back in the squad after being a reserve last Friday.

Kairat Almaty team news

After ringing in a handful of changes over the weekend, Kairat head coach Rafael Urazbakhtin will revert to a similar line-up from the side that faced Slovan Bratislava in the third qualifying round.

Keep an eye on Dastan Satpaev, who is set to join Chelsea when he turns 18 next year. He will be playing alongside the more experienced Edmilson and Jorginho in attack.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Champions League Qualification news
• Celtic team page
• Kairat Almaty team page
• Football on TV in the UK