Celtic Park

Away fans are housed in the lower corner of the Lisbon Lions Stand at one end of the ground.

The views of the playing action and the facilities provided within this stand are adequate, although it should be noted that there are a number of restricted-view seats in the away section, for which the club charge a lower admission fee.

The atmosphere within Celtic Park is normally superb, and it is a great stadium to watch football in.

A typical allocation for away fans at Celtic Park is usually around the 3,000 mark, but this can be increased to a whopping 7,200 for cup fixtures, which often results in an even better atmosphere at the stadium.

These rules don’t apply to Rangers fans, though. Over the past decade, away allocations at old firm matches have been cut to the point where we went a couple of years without any away fans in attendance at these matches. Although they are now being reintroduced, only 5% of the stadium capacity will be given.

Celtic fans told to stay clear of unofficial title party after finale at Celtic Park

Celtic will play their final Scottish Premiership match of the season on Saturday, 17 April, when they take on St. Mirren at Celtic Park.

It will be a day of celebration for Celtic fans as they celebrate moving level with Rangers in terms of Scottish Premiership titles. The players and staff will lift the trophy in front of a packed crowd, and the club are urging supporters to go home after the festivities instead of joining an unofficial title party in the centre of Glasgow.

The party is set to take place in the Merchant City and Trongate areas in Glasgow, and thousands of supporters are expected to attend. However, given how badly things went at a similar event last year, Celtic are desperate to avoid a repeat.

Roughly 25,000 people attended the event last year, which resulted in 19 arrests, four injured police officers and a huge clean-up effort the following day.

Billy McNeill statue

In December 2015, a statue of former player and manager Billy McNeill was unveiled outside Celtic Park. It was sculpted by John McKenn, who also sculpted the statue of Jock Stein, which is also at Celtic Park. The statue shows Billy McNeill with the European Cup being held aloft. Billy captained the Celtic side that won the European Cup in 1967.

Few football clubs in the world match the vocal power and emotion of Celtic F.C.’s support. From the stands at Celtic Park, affectionately called Paradise, the chants are as much part of the club’s heritage as its green and white hoops. These songs, sung by generations, echo through every corner of the stadium, carrying stories of pride, faith, and resilience.

What sets Celtic chant culture apart is its fusion of football passion with social and cultural identity; the chants are not just noise, but living folklore shared by millions of fans worldwide.

Celtic’s anthems range from traditional hymns to terrace originals, each with its own moment and meaning. Before kick-off, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ rises like a hymn of unity, a shared cry of belief inherited from Celtic’s historic links with Liverpool.

Other notable Celtic chants are:

• Just Can’t Get Enough
• The Celtic Song
• We Love You Celtic, We Do
• Come on, You Bhoys in Green.

Celtic tifos are among the most striking in European football, blending artistry with deep symbolism rooted in the club’s Irish and Scottish heritage.

Orchestrated largely by the Green Brigade, the club’s passionate supporter group, these choreographed displays transform Celtic Park into a living canvas of green, white and gold.

Whether honouring historic triumphs, celebrating legends, or sending powerful social messages, Celtic tifos embody unity and pride. From full-stand mosaics to intricate banner art, each display reflects the club’s enduring motto: ‘A club like no other.’

Celtic Park (although known to many fans by the name of the Parkhead area in which it is situated) is simply a massive stadium that can be seen from miles around. Three-quarters of the ground has been redeveloped over the years, greatly improving the overall look. The ground is totally enclosed, with the three new sides being two-tiered.

The lower tiers of these stands are huge and come up to roughly the same height as the older Main (South) Stand, which is also two-tiered, just showing how large they are. The upper tiers of the new North Stand do have a few supporting pillars, which may obstruct your view (the club do, however, issue reduced price tickets for those seats affected).

The Main Stand is unusual as it has a large roof, most of which is translucent, which makes it look quite striking. The translucency helps keep the pitch in good condition. A television gantry is also suspended from beneath its roof.

However, with the Main Stand being far smaller than the other sides, the ground looks a little unbalanced. Still, if this were to be redeveloped at some point in the future, then I’m sure Celtic Park would be in the running for the best club ground in Britain.

However, I understand that this may be some time off as the Main Stand is a listed building. There are also two large video screens suspended from beneath the roof at either end of the ground. The quality of the image shown on these screens are superb. Another unusual aspect of the ground is that it has several seats that can be heated in cold weather.

Outside the main entrance are three statues: Jock Stein (former Manager), Jimmy Johnstone (Former player) and Brother Walfrid, who founded the Club in 1888. In December 2015, a fourth statue was unveiled of former player and club manager, Billy McNeill. Billy is shown holding the European Cup aloft.

In the summer of 2016, a new safe standing area was introduced into Celtic Park. Located in one corner between the Lisbon Lions and North Stands, it can accommodate 2,600 fans (see below for more information).

To be on the safe side, don’t consider drinking in the immediate vicinity of the stadium unless you aren’t wearing colours and can behave yourself. Instead, head to one of the several pubs in Glasgow city centre before making your way to Celtic Park for kick-off. Some of the best pubs in Glasgow include:

• The Pot Still – 154 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2TH
• Waxy O’Connors – 44 W George St, Glasgow G2 1DH
• The Ben Nevis – 1147 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TB

On matchday at Celtic Park, food and drink form an essential part of the experience, complementing the electric atmosphere created by fans.

Inside the stadium, supporters can expect a range of traditional football fare, with kiosks serving pies, hot dogs, sausage rolls and burgers, alongside crisps, chocolate bars, and other snacks.

Hot drinks like tea and coffee are popular, particularly on cold Glasgow afternoons, while soft drinks are widely available throughout the concourses.

In line with regulations, alcohol is not sold inside the ground during matches, but the catering facilities focus on providing quick, hearty options to keep fans fuelled as they follow the action. The concourses are designed to handle large crowds, and service is streamlined to ensure supporters can grab something to eat or drink without missing much of the game.

Outside Celtic Park, the surrounding Parkhead area offers a variety of choices for fans who arrive early or stay after full-time. Traditional chip shops and takeaways are a staple, serving fish and chips, kebabs, and other fast-food favourites.

Local pubs and bars, while outside the stadium, remain central to the matchday culture, providing a place for fans to gather before kick-off.

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By train

Glasgow Central and Queens Street railway stations are around a 30-minute walk away from the ground. Probably best to jump in a taxi (about £5). Otherwise, if you arrive at Glasgow Central, you can take a local train to Dalmarnock Station. As you come out of the station, turn left and then turn right at the traffic lights (signposted Parkhead A728). You should be able to see Celtic Park straight ahead in the distance. Just keep straight on along this road and you will reach Celtic Park after around a 15-minute walk.

By car

The ground is on the East side of Glasgow on the A74 (London Road).

From the south

Leave the M74 at Junction 2A (signposted A74 Tollcross/Rutherglen). At the bottom of the slip road at the roundabout, turn right towards Tollcross A74. You will then reach a set of traffic lights (with a McDonald’s on the right-hand side) where you bear left onto the A74 towards Glasgow City Centre. After just under two miles, you will reach Celtic Park on your right-hand side.

From the north and east

Leave the M8 at Junction 8 and follow the M73 South towards Carlisle. At the end of the M73, join the M74 northbound towards Glasgow. Leave the M74 at Junction 2A, then from the south above.

There is plenty of street parking to be had, especially in the side streets off the London Road going down towards the A74. Don’t be surprised, though, as you get out of your car, that some kid appears, uttering the words ‘mind yer car, mister?’ There is also the option of renting a private driveway near Celtic Park via Your Parking Space.

The overall capacity of Celtic Park is 60,832. At the southern end of the ground is the Main Stand, the smallest stand at the stadium, with a capacity of just under 8,000. It includes hospitality areas, including the ‘Executive Club’.

Opposite is the North Stand, which is the largest stand at Celtic Park. After significant redevelopment work in the 1990s, the capacity of the stand was increased to 27,000. In the middle of the two-tiered stand, there are 18 corporate boxes and a state-of-the-art restaurant.

In the second half of matches, Celtic shoot towards the Jock Stein Stand. The two-tiered stand has a capacity of 13,000. The redevelopment of Celtic Park was completed in 1998 with a friendly match against Liverpool. These renovation works included the modernisation of all four stands.

Finally, the Lisbon Lions Stand is opposite the Jock Stein Stand, with a similar capacity of around 13,000. From 2016 onwards, a new safe standing section that can accommodate 2,600 fans was built between the Lisbon Lions and North Stands. Away supporters are located in the south-east corner of the Lisbon Lions Stand.

The club offer regular daily tours of the stadium, with the start times detailed below.

Monday to Thursday: 11am and 1:30pm

Friday: 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm

Saturday: Every 30 minutes from 10am and 6pm

Sunday: Every 30 minutes from 10am to 3:30pm.

The tour times are subject to change and are likely to be different on matchdays.

The tours cost:

Adults: £18.50
Over 65’s/Students with valid ID card: £16
Under 12’s: £12.50
Under 5’s Free
Family Tickets (2 Adults + 2 Under 12s) £58.

The price of the ticket includes a full guided tour of Celtic Park, including the chance to see the tunnel, dressing room, dugout and boardroom.

The Celtic website states that assistance dogs are allowed on the stadium tour.

The majority of the tour is accessible for wheelchair users. However, the club’s official website says that the Director’s Box is inaccessible to wheelchair users because it is only accessible via the seating deck stairs.

Celtic F.C.’s main local rivals are Rangers F.C. This is one of the fiercest football rivalries in the world and is popularly known as the Old Firm derby.

The clash is often marked by fan animosity, and with both clubs based in Glasgow, Scotland. Over the years, this rivalry has led to the emergence of various supporter groups, including the Green Brigades ultras.

The first match between Celtic F.C. and Rangers F.C. was in 1888, marked by historical significance and underlying religious and social themes.

Record attendance:

92,000 vs Glasgow Rangers, 1938.

Average Attendance

• 2019-2020: 57,944 (Premier League)
• 2018-2019  57,778 (Premier League)
• 2017-2018: 57,523 (Premier League)

There are six wheelchair spaces made available to away fans in the North & East Stands. Wheelchair users are charged £8, which includes the admittance of one helper. Places must be booked in advance with the club on 0141 551-4311.

Celtic F.C. tickets for the 2025/26 season are available on the club’s official website or can be booked at the ticketing shop. You can also email the club through [email protected], contact them on social media or call the telephone number provided on the club’s website for inquiries.

The ticket office at the stadium is open between 11:00 and 14:00 from Mondays to Fridays. On matchdays, the office is open from 11:00 until kick-off.

With the 2025/26 season ticket sale window now closed, attention now shifts to single-match tickets for fans looking to watch the Bhoys play at Celtic Park.

While ticket prices may vary depending on the nature of the competition at Celtic Park, such as cup fixtures, European matches and charity games, the following are the average Premiership league ticket prices:

• Adults: £25
• Concessions:£17
• Under 13s: £12

Booking fees apply.