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What channel is Celtic vs Besiktas on and how can I watch it?
In United States, Celtic vs Besiktas (UEFA Europa League) is shown on CBS, CBS Sports Network, TUDN, Paramount+, ViX, DAZN. Broadcasters differ by country, so pick yours in the "Where to watch" card above.
What time does Celtic vs Besiktas start?
Celtic vs Besiktas starts on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. This page shows the kick-off in your own time zone. In other time zones: 15:00 ET, 12:00 PT, 20:00 UK, 21:00 CET, 23:00 TRT, 01:30 (+1) IST.
Who is favourite in Celtic vs Besiktas?
Win probability: Celtic 33%, draw 26%, Besiktas 42%.
Where to watch
- CBSTV
- CBS Sports NetworkTV
- TUDNTV
- Paramount+Streaming
- ViXStreaming
- DAZNStreaming
Broadcasters can change. Confirm with your provider before kick-off.
Match preview
Celtic, 35th of 36 with no points from three league-phase games, host Besiktas, who are eighth with seven points and have not lost in the competition. The fixture is a must-win for Celtic's hopes of avoiding the play-offs. Model win probabilities are 33% Celtic, 26% draw, 41% Besiktas.
- Celtic have lost three straight European games and need a result to stay in play-off contention
- Former Celtic striker Hyeongyu Oh has scored twice in Europe and was on target for Besiktas in the league
- Besiktas were held 2-2 by Crystal Palace, with Palace creating more chances in that match
Key facts
- Celtic: 0 pts from 3, 35th of 36 in the league phase
- Besiktas: 7 pts from 3 (W2 D1 L0), 8th in the table
- Besiktas have not lost in the Europa League this season
- Vaclav Cerny is a fitness doubt for Besiktas after a knee knock
Win probability
Statistics
Stats appear here once the match is under way.
League table
UEFA Europa LeagueLatest news
Oh helps Besiktas add an attacking option ahead of Celtic return
Hyeongyu Oh impressed off the bench in Besiktas' 2-0 league win over Basaksehir and may give Martin O'Neill a two-striker problem to prepare for.
Cerny fitness doubt for Parkhead return
Besiktas winger Vaclav Cerny is racing to be fit for the Celtic trip after a knee knock that forced his substitution in the Basaksehir win.
What Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw with Besiktas tells Celtic
Besiktas had 59% possession but only five shots against Palace, a match analysis that highlights the defensive areas Celtic could target.



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