Celtic Park - Celtic Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: September 4, 2021

Aerial view of Celtic Park Stadium

Celtic Park is the name of Glasgow Celtic’s legendary Football ground which first opened in 1892. With a capacity exceeding 60,000 it is the largest stadium in the Scottish Premier League and exceeds old firm rival Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium in size by at least 10,000 seats.

Celtic Stadium Guide

Stadium Facts

Overview
Team:Celtic
Opened:1892
Capacity:60,355
Address: The Celtic Way, Parkhead, Glasgow, G40 3RE
Record Attendance:83,500 vs Rangers (1st January 1938)
Stadium Owner:Celtic F.C.
Operator:Celtic F.C.
Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Park
Stadium Names
Names:Parkhead, Paradise (Nickname)
Construction Details
Broke Ground:1892
Built:1892
Architect:Duncan and Kerr (1929), Percy Johnson-Marshall (1994-1998)
Construction Cost:£40M (1994–98 rebuild)
Expanded:1929 (Main Stand)
Renovated:1994–98

Celtic Park History

Today Celtic Park is the largest stadium in Scotland and sixth largest in the United Kingdom but it hasn’t always been that way. The club developed their ground over the course of more than a century since making the site on Parkhead their permanent home one year after forming in 1887. In 1892 The Hoops moved to a different patch of land but after escalating rent prices they opted to move back to their home one season after leaving, and the rest is history as they say.

Upon returning to the familiar Celtic Park with newly renovated facilities on the 20th August 1982 a local journalist is reported as comparing the move “leaving the graveyard to enter paradise”, with the nickname of “Paradise” being used ever since by supporters of the club when referring to their home ground. With the new stadium consisting of enough terrace space for 40,000 supporters many fans considered it to be on par with Everton’s Goodison Park which was regarded as the premier stadium of its day.

The 20th century saw incremental improvements and the stadium’s capacity being reduced by the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975. The club countered this by expanding the number of places to 67,000 which saw Celtic Park eclipse the total size of their Old Firm rivals ground, Ibrox Stadium albeit with terracing. Rangers in contrast opted to convert to all-seating in the 1970s and after the publication of the Taylor Report, their rival’s gamble appeared to pay off with Celtic encountering large conversion costs.

The debt accumulated and subsequent takeover benefited the club massively in the long run with the new owner Fergus McCann opting to completely rebuild Celtic Park. With the Taylor Report setting a deadline of 1994 for all football stadiums to be converted to seating  Celtic opting to play at Hampden Park during the 1994-1995 season whilst formulating their plans for the rebuilt stadium across three stages: Phase 1 was the rebuilding of the North Stand, Phase 2 was the East Stand and phase three was the South stand and filling in the corners.

Celtic supporters inside the stadium

View of Celtic Park

Celtic F.C. Info

Full Name:The Celtic Football Club
Rivals:Glasgow Rangers (Old Firm Derby)
Founded:1887
Team Colours:Green and White
Nicknames:The Bhoys, The Celts, The Hoops
Training Ground:Celtic Lennoxtown
Former Stadiums:Original Celtic Park (1888-1892)
Famous Players:Henrik Larsson, Kenny Dalglish, Stiliyan Petrov, Shunsuke Nakamura, Virgil van Dijk
Famous Managers:Martin O'Neil, Gordon Strachan, Neil Lennon, Brendan Rogers, Jock Stein
Team Owner:Celtic PLC
Team Goalscorer:Jimmy McGrory (522)
Most Appearances:Billy McNeill (822)
Official Website:https://www.celticfc.com/
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C.

Celtic Park Seating Plan

Below is a seating plan of Celtic's Celtic Park:

Celtic Park Seating Plan

Stand Photos

Celtic Park is comprised of four stands: North, East, South and West.

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

Celtic Park Away Section

Away fans are housed within the lower section of the southernmost corner, next to the traditional main stand.

For away fans it is probably advisable to drink within the city centre before catching the train as the pubs such as The Real McCoy, The Oak Bar and Old Black Bull within five minutes of Celtic Park are all unanimously reserved for home supporters.

Best Pubs near ground

One of the most popular places where home fans can drink before the match is undoubtedly at Kerrydale Bar located at Celtic Park itself. Open to all fans with a matchday ticket, this is easily the best place to soak up the atmosphere before kick-off with pints of Tennents, Guiness, Caledonia Best and Magners available on tap for around £4.00 each.

Food - Places to eat

Needless to say the city centre is chock-a-bloc with dining options, with The Forge Shopping Centre five minutes north of Celtic Park also offering a few options including the omnipresent McDonalds, Subway and Greggs plus a few coffee shops for good measure.

Within the concourses at the ground there is a diverse range of dining options including the likes of Dominos Pizza which is quite far for football fans to see, as well as expexcted classics such as pies, burgers and hot-dogs.

Celtic Club Shop

Celtic Club Shop

In total Celtic operate three club shops throughout the city in addition to their very well-designed online super store. The stores are located at the terminal building in Glasgow Airport, the city centre (154 Argyle Street, G2 8BX) and at Celtic Park itself (See below for opening times).

Opening Hours

  • Monday to Wednesday: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
  • Thursday to Saturday: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
  • Sunday: 11.00 am – 5.00 pm

For further information and to discover every Celtic shop throughout Scotland, and Ireland please visit this page. The phone number for the club shop at the stadium is 0141 551 4231, and the general email contact is [email protected].

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Guided tours of Celtic park are available to fans all week round from Monday to Sunday across four slots: 11.00 am, 12.00 pm, 1.45 pm and 2.30 pm. Matchdays tours are now available in the morning before kick-off between 9.30 – 11.00 am.

Tour Prices

  • Adults: £8.50
  • Concessions: £5.50
  • Unders 5s: Free
  • Family Ticket: £20.00

For more information and to book your place on the tour you can either phone the club on +44 (0) 141 551 4308 or send an email to [email protected]. It is strongly advisable that you book in advance as the tours are very popular.

How to buy Celtic Tickets

Tickets to see Celtic play at Parade can be purchased via the usual channels such as the 24 hour ticket hotline (0871 226 1888), in person from the Celtic Ticket Office in the weeks leading up to the match and online from Celtic’s E-ticketing page.

Ticket Prices 2015

The prices below represents the starting prices for the cheapest tickets within Celtic Park, and are subject to change depending on where you sit as well as who the opposition is .

  • Adults: £26.00
  • Concessions: £17.00
  • Under 13s: £10.00

How to get to Celtic Park

Where is Celtic Park?

Celtic Park is located within the area of Parkhead approximately 2.2 miles east of Glasgow City Centre. As a result of the nearby area it is sometimes referred to as simply “Parkhead” by supporters.


Driving

The address for Celtic Park is as follows:

  • Celtic Park, 95 Kerrydale St, Glasgow G40 3RE, United Kingdom

Car Parks

Celtic F.C currently have no provision for matchday parking at the stadium which means fans are either advised to park within the city centre or to use public transport.

Train - Public Transport

Glasgow Central is the main railway station of the city, and is for many visitors across both Scotland and the United Kingdom the de facto portal into the city. However when it comes to travelling to Celtic Park there are a number of train services one could realistically catch to the ground.

The two closest train stations to Celtic Park are either Bridgeton and Dalmarnock which are both located five minutes from the stadium. Both are located on the same line, and are roughly the same walking distance so there’s not really any advantage to catching either on the way there. Services to either station can be caught from both Glasgow Central and the adjacent Argyle Street Stations.

If you are travelling from Glasgow Queen Street Station you can catch a service to Bellgrove which is located approximately 20 minutes away north-west of the stadium on the other side of The Forge Retail Park and Crownpoint Sports Complex. This isn’t recommended however, as Argyle street and Glasgow central are less than 5 minutes away by foot.

Public Transport of Celtic Park

Hotels Near Celtic Park

In Glasgow City centre there are plenty of choices to suit all budgets. The Holiday Inn next to the River Clyde is a reasonable enough choice as is the Premier Inn next to the main train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at Celtic Park?

Scottish side Celtic play their home matches at Celtic Park.

What is the capacity of Celtic Park?

As of 2024 Celtic Park has an official seating capacity of 60,355 for Football matches.

When was Celtic Park opened?

Celtic Park officially opened in 1892 and is home to Celtic

What is the postcode for Celtic Park?

The postcode for Celtic Park is G40 3RE.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Celtic Park in 2024. Please visit the official website of Celtic for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.