Celtic appear to be taking the first steps towards introducing digital ticketing at Celtic Park, with a trial scheme now underway in specific sections of the stadium for the final home fixtures of the season.

Season ticket holders have already had to adapt this year, with both the Scottish Cup semi-final and upcoming final at Hampden operating under a digital-only ticketing system. Now, the club are testing a similar model in-house, CeltsAreHere understands.

For Celtic’s home matches against Hibernian and St Mirren, fans purchasing tickets in sections 118 and 119 will be issued digital match tickets rather than the traditional paper format. This change was confirmed in an email sent to supporters on Friday, with tickets for the St Mirren game due to go on sale Monday.

While no official announcement has been made regarding a permanent shift, the move to trial the system suggests that Celtic are exploring a wider rollout of digital ticketing, potentially as early as next season.

Digital ticketing offers greater convenience and security for supporters, but also comes with challenges, particularly for older fans or those without smartphones. It’s likely Celtic will gather feedback from the trial as they weigh up a full implementation across the stadium.

The test in 118 and 119 seems like a quiet step into a future that’s becoming increasingly common across football. Whether Celtic go all-in remains to be seen, but this trial marks the start of what could be a major shift in how fans access Paradise.