Celtic Europa League fixtures in full as Ferencvaros opener and Marseille date confirmed

The Hoops learned their eight opponents in Thursday’s draw and now know exactly when they will face each side as they look to secure a place in the knockout stages.

Celtic will open against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in Glasgow on Thursday, September 17, before travelling to Portugal to face Benfica on October 15.

A quick turnaround then brings Celta Vigo to Celtic Park on October 22, with another home fixture against Besiktas following on November 5.

O’Neill’s men will then head to Portugal to face Torreense on November 26, before their final European fixture of 2026 takes them to Cyprus to meet Omonia Nicosia.

The league phase concludes in January, with Marseille visiting Celtic Park on January 21 before Celtic travel to Belgium to face Union Saint-Gilloise seven days later.

Celtic’s Europa League fixtures:

Ferencvaros (H) — September 17, 8pm Benfica (A) — October 15, 8pm Celta Vigo (H) — October 22, 8pm Besiktas (H) — November 5, 8pm Torreense (A) — November 26, 8pm Omonia Nicosia (A) — December 10, 6.45pm Marseille (H) — January 21, 8pm Union Saint-Gilloise (A) — January 28, 8pm