Your Matchday Guide: Celtic v Middlesbrough | OneFootball

It’s a 3pm kick-off this weekend as the Hoops take on Middlesbrough on Saturday, July 18. It’s the first match of pre-season to take place at Celtic Park, and we look forward to welcoming you to Paradise once again.

You can find out everything you need to know about the fixture below.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATCHDAYS AT CELTIC PARK

You’ll find all the important matchday timings and safety information ahead of today’s match on our dedicated Matchday Information page on celticfc.com

MATCHDAY INFORMATION

9AM: SUPERSTORE OPENS

The Superstore at Celtic Park will be open from 9am-6pm for supporters looking to pick up some matchday essentials.

The brand new 26/27 Celtic FC x adidas Home kit and Third kit are available in store now, and the new Away kit is available for pre-order ahead of release on Thursday, July 23.

11AM: TICKET OFFICE OPENS

The Ticket Office will be open from 11am until kick-off at 3pm to assist supporters on matchday.

Tickets are available online now

12noon: SPORTS BAR OPENS

The Sports Bar at Celtic Park will open from 12 noon to supporters with a valid match ticket. Please see the Sports Bar page for all the information you need.

After the game, head back to the Sports Bar to enjoy a drink until 6pm.

1:30PM: STADIUM OPENS – PLEASE ENTER VIA CORRECT TURNSTILE

The stadium will open from 1:30pm. Supporters are reminded to enter the stadium at the turnstile location shown on your ticket to access your allocated seat. Additional concourse ticket checks will be in place to ensure adherence.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please familiarise yourself with all the important safety information on the Matchday page.

THE OFFICIAL CELTIC APP

Get even closer on matchday with the brand-new Official Celtic FC App.

Keep connected in real-time with official team news before kick-off, plus all the reaction and highlights from Saturday’s contest on your phone.

Download the Official Celtic FC App for free today on the App Store or Google Play Store.

Download now

MATCH PROGRAMME

Pick up a copy of the Match Programme for Celtic v Middlesbrough, packed full of news, exclusive interviews and fantastic features.

Programmes are priced £4 and you’ll find our programme sellers around the stadium on arrival at Celtic Park.

VIRTUAL PARADISE WINDFALL

There’s an opportunity to win £4,000 with the Virtual Paradise Windfall!

You could take home the huge prize sponsored by Howden.

Virtual 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.

CASHLESS FOOD & BEVERAGE KIOSKS

Please note that the food and drink kiosks in the concourse areas are now fully cashless – meaning our kiosks can only accept contactless payment methods.

3PM: KICK-OFF

Be in your seat for kick-off as the Hoops look to keep progressing in their pre-season preparations at Paradise.

Make the most of your matchday experience at Celtic Park and arrive early for the pre-season match against Middlesbrough on Saturday, July 18 (ko: 3pm).

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