Need to knowCeltic are set to face Portuguese giants Sporting CP in a pre-season friendly12:46, 14 Jul 2026Martin O'Neill is preparing his Celtic side for a game against Sporting CP(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Everything you need to know ahead of Sporting CP vs CelticKick-off time and location: The pre-season friendly between Celtic and Sporting CP is officially scheduled to kick off today (Tuesday, July 14) at 5.30pm. The exciting fixture will take place at the Estadio Algarve in Almancil, Portugal, which is serving as Celtic's base during an intensive warm-weather training camp to prepare for the demanding upcoming campaign.UK television channel: Unfortunately, there will be no standard television broadcast for this fixture in the UK. The game has not been picked up by a broadcaster, meaning it will not be shown by a traditional TV network.Live stream information: Football fans can watch the match exclusively via a live stream provided on the CelticPlayer service. This broadcast, which begins at 5.15pm, is available to all subscribers the UK and overseas and can be accessed online through their official website ot by using the dedicated mobile app while on the go.UK radio coverage: For those wanting audio coverage, there is no BBC or commercial radio broadcast of the game. However, official live audio commentary is provided directly through the CelticPlayer platform.Team news and injury updates: Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will be missing several key players, including striker Johnny Kenny, who is ruled out as he recovers from a lingering knee injury. Camilo Duran remains doubtful due to illness and the squad is also without eight crucial internationals resting after the World Cup, but Cameron Carter-Vickers has notably returned to full fitness.Head-to-head record: Celtic and Sporting have met four times in UEFA competitions, with each team picking up two wins. However, Celtic earned a comfortable 2-0 victory when the two clubs last met in a similar friendly match back in July 2025.READ MORE: Celtic's dream XI after transfer window: Elijah Just arrival and new Kelechi Iheanacho deal