Rangers vs St. Johnstone: team news, line-ups and TV channel

Rangers return to Ibrox on Saturday looking to respond to their draw at Dundee. Here is how to follow the Premiership meeting with St Johnstone.

Rangers vs St Johnstone kicks off at 3pm UK time on Saturday 24 October at Ibrox. There is no live UK television broadcast, but Saints TV has confirmed audio commentary for UK subscribers and live video for international subscribers.

Derek McInnes’ side head into the match after drawing 2-2 at Dundee, where Callum Jones’ equaliser denied them the chance to go top overnight.

What time does Rangers vs St Johnstone kick off?

Match detail	Information
Date	Saturday 24 October 2026
Kick-off	3pm BST
Ground	Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Competition	Scottish Premiership
Referee	Chris Graham

The fixture details are confirmed by the clubs, with Graham named on Rangers’ official match page.

Is Rangers vs St Johnstone on UK TV?

No. The Saturday afternoon fixture falls within the broadcast blackout, so supporters in the UK cannot watch the match live on television.

There is no domestic live video option through Saints TV either. The club’s match listing explicitly states that its UK package provides audio only and that there is no pay-per-view option for Saturday’s game.

Can I stream the match overseas?

Saints TV has confirmed live video for international subscribers who are overseas. Supporters need the appropriate subscription and must sign in through the Rangers vs St Johnstone match page.

The event is scheduled to begin at 2.30pm UK time, half an hour before kick-off. A UK subscription does not include the video feed.

How can UK supporters listen?

Live audio commentary is available to Saints TV’s UK subscribers through the same match page. Check the subscription options before purchasing to ensure you select the correct package.

What is the latest team news?

Youssef Chermiti remains a long-term absentee after Rangers confirmed he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Hibernian in August.

The Scotsman’s latest team-news report also lists Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and Ross McCrorie as unavailable with hamstring problems. Daisuke Yokota is recovering from groin surgery, while José Cifuentes remains sidelined following surgery.

For St Johnstone, Zach Mitchell is a long-term absentee with a knee injury. Josh Fowler came off at half-time against Dundee United because of illness, although the same report says he is expected to be available for Ibrox.

Where are Rangers and St Johnstone in the table?

Rangers are second with 20 points from nine matches, four behind Celtic. Their draw at Dundee was followed by Celtic’s 7-1 victory over Hearts, widening the gap at the top.

St Johnstone sit fifth on 12 points after drawing 1-1 with Dundee United. Fowler put Saints ahead before Lyall Cameron equalised late on.

Our Scottish Premiership weekend roundup explains how those results changed the title race and the contest for places in the top six.