Hampden Park has been confirmed as a contender to host one of European football’s major finals in 2026 or 2027.
This announcement by UEFA puts Hampden Park in the running for the Europa League, Conference League, and Women’s Champions League deciders, marking a potential milestone for the sport in Scotland.
🏆 Interested bidders for the 2026 & 2027 club finals are:#UCLfinal: Hungary, Italy.#UWCLfinal: Germany, Norway, Scotland.#UELfinal: Germany, Romania, Scotland, Türkiye.#UECLfinal: Germany, Israel, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Türkiye.
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The Glasgow stadium is up against formidable competition, with venues in Germany, Norway, Turkey, and Romania also vying for the honour.
For Celtic fans, the prospect of a major European final being held at Hampden Park is particularly exciting. The stadium has been the site of numerous memorable moments for the club, and the possibility of more to come in such high-stakes matches is a thrilling prospect.
However, for those who like to travel abroad for a European match, the prospect of watching a European final in Glasgow doesn’t have the same excitement attached to it.
Of course, first, Celtic will need to win a European knockout tie before we start talking about any final.
