Celtic Park is the football stadium in the Parkhead district of Glasgow, Scotland, that has served as Celtic FC’s home ground since it opened on 20 August 1892. Nicknamed “Paradise” after a journalist likened the move from Celtic’s old, cramped ground to “leaving the graveyard to enter paradise,” it remains one of British football’s most storied venues and, with the Oasis reunion shows booked there for May 2027, one of the few UK football grounds that regularly doubles as a major concert venue too.
With a capacity of 60,411, Celtic Park is the largest football stadium in Scotland and one of the biggest in the United Kingdom. This guide covers everything a visitor needs: capacity for football and concerts, stand layout, away ticket rules (including the current Old Firm away-fan situation), stadium tours, bag policy, parking, accessibility, and how to get there by train, bus, or car.
Quick Answer
Celtic Park, also known as Parkhead or “Paradise,” holds 60,411 fans for football across the North, Jock Stein (West), Lisbon Lions (East), and Main (South) stands, making it the largest football ground in Scotland. For concerts such as Oasis’s 2027 shows, the stadium is reconfigured with a stage and standing areas on the pitch, so the usable capacity differs from the football figure and varies by event. For the 2026/27 season, away fans are not being admitted to Old Firm league and League Cup matches between Celtic and Rangers, though this does not apply to Scottish Cup ties and remains subject to review.
Stats at a Glance
Team: Celtic FC. Location: Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland. Opened: 20 August 1892. Football capacity: 60,411. Record attendance: 83,500 (Old Firm derby vs Rangers, 1 January 1938). Also known as: Celtic Park, Parkhead, “Paradise,” or simply the Celtic FC ground/stadium. Nearest stations: Dalmarnock and Bridgeton, both roughly a 10–15 minute walk away.
Stand Layout and Seating
Celtic Park is split into four stands. The North Stand is the largest, holding around 27,000 fans and running the full length of one side. Opposite it sits the Main (South) Stand, the oldest surviving section of the ground, first built in 1929 and holding roughly 8,000 spectators today.
The two ends are the Jock Stein Stand (West), named after Celtic’s most successful manager and completed in 1998 with capacity for about 13,000 across two tiers, and the Lisbon Lions Stand (East), renamed in 2000 in honour of the 1967 European Cup-winning team. That same stand houses Celtic Park’s rail (safe standing) section, a fenced, barriered area installed in 2016, plus a second safe-standing section in the corner between the Lisbon Lions and North Stands.
Celtic Park’s Capacity for Concerts
Celtic Park isn’t only a football ground — it’s also one of Scotland’s biggest outdoor concert venues, hosting acts like U2 and The Who in the past and five Oasis reunion shows booked for 21, 23, 25, 28 and 29 May 2027. For concerts, the pitch is converted into standing areas in front of a stage usually built at the Lisbon Lions end, with the stands used for seated tickets around it.
Because the stage, barriers, and standing pens change the usable footprint, a concert’s actual attendance figure is set show-by-show by the promoter and is typically lower than, and configured differently from, the 60,411 football capacity. For an event you’re attending, check the promoter’s own ticketing page for the specific capacity and seating map rather than assuming the football-day numbers apply.
Away Tickets, Allocation, and the Old Firm Away-Fan Situation
Away supporters are normally allocated seats in the south-east corner of the ground, in a lower-tier section of the Lisbon Lions Stand accessed via its own turnstiles and stairways. A typical league allocation runs to around 3,000 seats, rising substantially for cup fixtures depending on demand and segregation requirements. Away tickets for league matches are sold through the visiting club rather than directly by Celtic.
For the 2026/27 season, Celtic and Rangers have not been exchanging away allocations for Old Firm fixtures in the Scottish Premiership and League Cup, following disputes over ticket numbers and a safety review into crowd incidents at a previous derby. This arrangement does not apply to Scottish Cup ties, which are run by the Scottish FA, and the clubs have said the position stays under review and could change during the season — so always check the latest statements from the official Celtic FC website or your own club before planning to travel for a specific Old Firm fixture.
Stadium Tours and Tickets
Celtic FC runs guided stadium tours most days of the week outside of matchday preparation periods, taking fans behind the scenes through areas such as the home dressing room, boardroom, tunnel, dugout, and pitchside. Tours typically run about an hour and start near the Celtic Way entrance area.
Adult tour tickets are priced in the high-teens to low-twenties, with reduced rates for children, over-65s and students, a family bundle option, and under-5s going free. The club also runs a premium “Tour & Dine” experience combining the tour with a meal overlooking the pitch. Tour times and exact prices change seasonally and around fixtures, so always check the official Celtic FC stadium tours page before you travel.
Matchday Tickets and Hospitality
Match tickets for Celtic FC fixtures are sold through the club’s official ticketing channels, with pricing tiered by stand, category of match, and season-ticket-holder priority. For a more premium experience, Celtic FC also runs official hospitality packages — including lounges in the West and South Stands and fine-dining options overlooking the pitch — bundling a padded seat, pre-match lounge access, and food and drink into one price.
Hospitality packages generally start well above standard match-ticket prices and are sold separately. Check the official Celtic FC hospitality page for current packages and pricing.
Bag Policy and Ground Regulations
Celtic Park operates a small-bags policy: bags larger than roughly 21cm wide, 14cm high and 8cm deep are not permitted inside the stadium, with exceptions made for medical and accessibility needs at the club’s discretion. All fans entering the ground are subject to search, and items that could be used as weapons, cause a safety hazard, or contain liquid capable of being thrown are prohibited.
These rules, along with the full list of prohibited items and conduct expectations, are set out in Celtic’s official ground regulations, which are updated each season — check the official Celtic FC ground regulations page before you travel.
Best Seats and Sections
The North Stand, running the full length of the pitch, gives the widest, most central view of the action and is generally considered the best all-round vantage point for neutrals and visitors who can source tickets there. The Main (South) Stand, opposite, is the traditional home of the directors’ box and press, with a classic side-on view.
The Jock Stein (West) and Lisbon Lions (East) end stands sit behind the goals and are louder, more atmosphere-driven sections popular with home ultras; away fans and the safe-standing rail section both sit within the Lisbon Lions Stand. If sightlines matter more to you than atmosphere, aim for a side-stand seat rather than an end.
Getting to Celtic Park
Public transport is the recommended way to reach Celtic Park, since matchday parking near the ground is limited and surrounding streets get congested. Dalmarnock station is closest, roughly a 10–15 minute walk, with regular ScotRail services from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street taking about 10–15 minutes. Bridgeton station is a similar walking distance and offers a quieter alternative route after the final whistle.
First Bus routes run from Glasgow city centre toward Parkhead, dropping passengers within about a 10-minute walk along London Road. From Glasgow Airport, the Glasgow Airport Express bus connects to the city centre, from where you can continue by train or bus. Drivers can approach via the M8 motorway, exiting at junction 12 or 13 and following signs for Parkhead. If you’re using a rideshare, ask to be dropped a few streets back from the stadium rather than directly outside, since the immediate perimeter closes to traffic on matchdays. Full, up-to-date directions are listed on the official Celtic FC website.
Parking Near Celtic Park
Celtic FC offers limited matchday parking for supporters in the Lisbon Lions 1 Car Park, right next to the stadium, with spaces filling up quickly, so early arrival is essential. Paid parking is also typically available near the Janefield Street end of the ground, with additional capacity at locations further out, including the nearby Forge Shopping Centre car park, which enforces a time limit on matchdays.
Unlike some stadiums elsewhere, there isn’t a US-style tailgating culture around Celtic Park; the pre-match tradition here is built around the pubs and bars dotted around Parkhead and the London Road approach rather than parking-lot gatherings, so plan to arrive with enough time to eat and drink nearby before heading in.
Accessibility at Celtic Park
Celtic Park provides over 100 wheelchair user spaces for home supporters across the stadium, plus an elevated platform of additional wheelchair and companion seats in the North West quadrant. A small number of wheelchair spaces are set aside for away fans in the North and East Stands and must be booked in advance with the club.
The ground has multiple accessible entrances with level access or lifts, numerous accessible toilets including a dedicated Changing Places facility, and wheelchairs available to borrow on matchdays. Blue Badge parking is arranged in advance through the Celtic Disabled Supporters Association. For bookings and full details, see the official Celtic FC accessible fan facilities page.
Concessions, Alcohol, and Matchday Atmosphere
As with all Scottish football grounds, alcohol cannot be sold or consumed within sight of the pitch at Celtic Park under Scottish law, so concourse bars and kiosks sell soft drinks and food during the match, with licensed areas limited to spaces away from the stands. Food kiosks around the concourses sell the usual matchday fare, and the surrounding Parkhead pubs are where most pre- and post-match drinking happens instead.
Bag Policy
Celtic Park operates a small bags policy: bags bigger than A5 size (21cm width x 14cm height x 8cm depth) are not allowed into the stadium. Exceptions are made for bags carried for medical and accessibility reasons, and at the Club's discretion for other reasons. All bags are searched before entry is permitted, and fans are advised to avoid bringing bags wherever possible.
Size limit: 21 x 14 x 8 cm (A5). Source: Official bag policy (cdn.celticfc.com) (checked October 2026). Policies change, so confirm before you go.
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Celtic Park stadium guide FAQs
What is Celtic Park’s capacity for concerts?
Celtic Park’s football capacity is 60,411, but concerts use a different configuration, with a stage and standing pens built on the pitch and seating reduced or rearranged in nearby stands. The exact capacity for a given show, such as the 2027 Oasis concerts, is set by the promoter rather than fixed at the football figure.
What is the capacity of Parkhead?
Parkhead is another name for Celtic Park, Celtic FC’s home ground, which holds 60,411 for football matches — the largest capacity of any stadium in Scotland.
Are away fans allowed at Old Firm games?
For the 2026/27 season, away fans are not being allocated tickets for Old Firm league and League Cup matches between Celtic and Rangers, following a dispute over away allocations and a safety review. This does not apply to Scottish Cup ties, and the arrangement is subject to review, so check official club channels before a specific fixture.
What is Celtic FC’s stadium called?
Celtic FC’s stadium is officially named Celtic Park, commonly referred to as Parkhead after the Glasgow district it sits in, and nicknamed “Paradise” by supporters.
How many away tickets do visiting teams get at Celtic Park?
A standard league allocation is around 3,000 seats in the Lisbon Lions Stand, rising to roughly 7,000 or more for high-demand cup and European fixtures, subject to safety and segregation requirements.
What is the bag policy at Celtic Park?
Celtic Park enforces a small-bags policy, generally restricting bags to around 21cm x 14cm x 8cm, with exceptions for medical and accessibility needs. All fans are subject to search on entry.
Is Celtic Park accessible for disabled supporters?
Yes. Celtic Park has over 100 wheelchair spaces for home fans, additional elevated wheelchair and companion seating, accessible entrances and toilets including a Changing Places facility, and a small wheelchair allocation for away fans that must be booked in advance.
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