When is the Hibs v Kilmarnock match, and how you can watch and live stream the game

Hibs welcome Kilmarnock to Easter Road in the first match of the Scottish Premiership season for both clubs.

With the game going ahead without supporters in the stadium as a result of the ongoing coronavirus guidance, the Evening News has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Hibs v Kilmarnock clash live.

What time is Hibs v Kilmarnock?

Hibs v Kilmarnock will kick off at 3.00pm on Saturday August 1 2020.

What channel is Hibs v Kilmarnock on?

The game has not been picked for live broadcasting on Sky Sports, and Hibs have not made the game a pay-per-view option for UK-based fans without season tickets – including Kilmarnock supporters. Instead, the game will be shown live on Hibs TV to fans of the Capital club who have already purchased season tickets, and those overseas who take out international subscriptions to Hibs TV.

How to live stream Hibs v Kilmarnock

Only Hibs season ticket-holders and those with international subscriptions to Hibs TV will be able to watch the game live. The club has sent details of how to watch the live game to season ticket-holders, with further information on watching the accompanying content on Hibs TV due to follow before Saturday.

How UK fans can enjoy the game without a season ticket

Hibs are providing live audio coverage of the match with chief commentator Cliff Pike and co-commentator Tam McManus.

What has the club said?

Chief Executive Leeann Dempster told fans this week: “Season ticket income is vital to the health of Hibernian and we want to protect the value of those packages, recognising the commitment made by those who have already signed up.

“We also want to give all of our fans the chance to see the team, and we will make selected games available throughout the season.

"Until we get fans back into the stadium we have worked hard to ensure that the live Hibs TV coverage we offer will be as good as any offered in Scotland.”