Celtic supporters travelling to Hampden for Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final against St Johnstone will need to navigate a new all-digital ticketing system, with the SFA rolling out its first full use of mobile-only entry for a major fixture.
In a move that’s raised more than a few eyebrows, the governing body is relying on the Hampden app to manage the entry of close to 50,000 fans this weekend. Given the SFA’s patchy track record with organisation, supporters have been voicing concern online about potential chaos at the turnstiles.
Celtsarehere can confirm this morning that tickets are now being uploaded to the Hampden app and should start appearing from 5 pm onwards. Fans who secured seats should ensure the email address used to register with the app matches the one on file with the club.
Tickets are being rolled out gradually throughout the day, so supporters are being advised to keep checking for their ticket. Anyone who hasn’t received their ticket into their app by Wednesday might want to have a chat with the ticket office.
Celtic’s Hampden Treble Chance
This semi-final is a significant moment in Celtic’s season. A win on Sunday would send Brendan Rodgers’ side into another final and keep hopes of a domestic treble alive. The team has already secured a place in the League Cup final and sits in a strong position in the SPFL.
The focus, naturally, will be on the pitch come Sunday. But until then, the spotlight remains on how well the SFA handles the off-field logistics. For Celtic fans, getting safely through the gates without digital hiccups would be a welcome start to what they hope is a successful day at the national stadium.
