Your Scottish Cup Final Matchday Guide: Celtic v Aberdeen | OneFootball

The Bhoys face Aberdeen in the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup final tomorrow (May 24) at Hampden. Kicking off at 3pm, the Hoops are looking to secure the Treble and end the season on a high!

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Celtic supporters travelling by train are encouraged to use Kings Park station, with additional carriages and services running both pre and post-match on Saturday.

Further information regarding public transport and coach parking can be found via the link below.

TRAVEL INFO

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Supporters should be aware that the area immediately surrounding the stadium is mainly residential and the availability of on-street parking is extremely limited due to event specific parking restrictions.

On matchdays we would advise persons attending Hampden Park, where possible, to use public transport to get to and from the stadium, if not travelling by organised coach/bus.

Parking Wardens will be on duty patrolling the restricted areas on Saturday.

PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF LOCAL RESIDENTS

The immediate area surrounding Hampden Park is largely residential and we encourage our supporters to be mindful and respectful of local residents on matchday. Please dispose of litter responsibly.

1:30PM | STADIUM OPENS

We encourage our support to arrive early and enter the stadium as soon as possible to avoid delays at the turnstiles.

All tickets for this match are digital and can be accessed via the Hampden Park Tickets app. If you haven't already done so, please download the app as soon as possible using the email address that you have registered with the Ticket Office.

The QR code that must be scanned to enter the stadium will not appear in the app until the morning of the match.

An online guide is available with full details on how to download and use the Hampden Park App. Please check the guide and familiarise yourself with all the information before arriving at the stadium.

DIGITAL TICKET INFORMATION

DIGITAL TICKET FAQS

SAFETY INFORMATION

As always, Celtic encourages our supporters to bring banners and flags, and to sing songs which support the team positively. The possession and use of fireworks, smoke bombs, firecrackers and all pyrotechnics are absolutely prohibited.

Again, we stress the dangers surrounding fireworks and pyrotechnics, which are considered a serious safety issue. We also stress the extreme danger of throwing these items and the risk this presents to the health and safety of the players, match officials and fellow supporters.

Sniffer dogs trained to locate pyrotechnics will be present at the turnstiles.

Celtic Football Club and its supporters are rightly proud of our reputation and we encourage all supporters to help foster this reputation at this fixture.

PARADISE WINDFALL £5K JACKPOT

Don’t forget to pick up your Paradise Windfall tickets ahead of the match! These can be bought via the Celtic Pools App and are available to all supporters, whether you’re watching the match at home or at Hampden.

Supporters have the chance to win £5,000 in Celtic Pools’ famous draw, sponsored by Howden.

Paradise Windfall tickets cost £2 and are available via the Celtic Pools App.

Download the app

Players must be aged over 18 years. Celtic Development Pools Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission.

3PM | KICK-OFF

Make some noise for the Bhoys as the Celts look to secure the Scottish Cup and bring it home to Paradise!

You can follow all the action via the Match Centre on celticfc.com/match.

POST-MATCH

In the event of success in the match, supporters have traditionally gathered at Celtic Park following the game. We can confirm that safety and operational arrangements are being put in place at Celtic Park.

Wherever you are watching the Scottish Cup final, enjoy the occasion and please respect the local environment on what we hope will be another memorable day for the club.

Fixtures

Aberdeen Vs. Celtic - Sat, May 24th 2025, 15:00