Launched in July 2004 alongside its Old Firm counterpart Rangers TV, Celtic TV was operated by the Irish company Setanta Sports and was available on satellite and cable platforms in the UK and Ireland.

The channel closed on 23 June 2009 with the rest of Setanta's networks, following the broadcaster's financial difficulties and collapse into administration in the United Kingdom.

announced that the network would remain closed until a new rights holder to continue broadcasting the channel would be negotiated.

The current incarnation of the channel stands as the official digital streaming platform of Celtic F.C.

and offers fans exclusive content, live match coverage, and in-depth features and interviews.