With the League Cup final against Rangers set for December 15th, ticket allocations have once again brought Hampden Park’s capacity and distribution into question.
Despite the stadium holding around 50,000 fans for this type of fixture, a significant chunk of seats are set aside for hospitality and corporate purposes, leaving fewer tickets for the average supporter.
CeltsAreHere can reveal that Celtic’s ticket allocation for this match is 20,708. Rangers are expected to receive a similar number, meaning around 41,416 seats will be split between both sets of fans. That leaves approximately 8,500 tickets unaccounted for, likely reserved for hospitality packages, sponsors, and other non-supporter groups.
The situation has frustrated many fans, who feel that major fixtures like this should prioritise those who follow their team week in, week out. While the 50/50 split ensures fairness between the two clubs, the thousands of seats that will be occupied by corporate attendees and hospitality packages that can run into the thousands leaves a bitter taste for some Celtic fans who have attended every round of the competition until the final.
For Celtic supporters fortunate enough to secure a ticket through the club’s ballot, the focus now turns to ensuring their place in the stands. However, for those left without, the question remains: why are so many seats unavailable to the very people who have supported Celtic through the competition and all season?
