Tours of the stadium are also available on non matchdays for an additional charge of 3 adults, 1.75 concessions. 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April 2021 Hampden Park, objectively, is an older, smaller stadium than Wembley, but the pitch was great and the seats good. December 2017 I didn't see many Queen's Park fans to be fair. 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Every football fan should make time for a visit to Hampden Park. May 2018 Built in 1903, it is the oldest regularly used stadium in international football. The sale of Hampden Park from Queen's Park to the Scottish FA has been completed. If segregation is in force, then away fans use turnstiles I & J, which are located to the right of the main entrance. Another Saturday, another chance to win 250,000 with Super 6. Nov 2, 2022 12 England will play an anniversary match against Scotland in Glasgow as part of their 2023 schedule. Please also take the time to trundle the few hundred yards north, to visit Cathkin Park (the former home of Third Lanark FC which was my history-master's favourite team), as that ground was the second Hampden (in the history of QPFC). Hampden Park (often referred to simply as Hampden) is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. There were a few Dunfermline fans in there. They've fallen from their lofty heights and now play in a 52,000 capacity stadium in front of 400-500 people. [25] Hampden became the de facto sole venue of the Scottish Cup Final after 1925[4] and Queen's Park purchased more land in 1923 to bring the total to 33 acres. Hampden Park in 1937 after expansion and improvement work In 1935 the Scottish Football Association (SFA) decided that it needed a stadium with a realistic capacity of 150,000 in which to stage major matches. As the stadium is sunken into a hillside, fans enter the stadium at the very back of the stands. Hampden Park is an impressiveground, although there is a track around the edge of the pitch which leaves a fair gap between the front row of seats and the playing area. Yes. From a ticket from the first ever Football International held in Glasgow in 1872, to an exhibition of football related toys. [65][66] Queen's Park considered selling Hampden,[35] but a public appeal and minor repair work kept the stadium open during the 1980s. [63] Scotland played a friendly match against world champions Argentina in 1979; the talented, 18-year-old Diego Maradona scored a goal in a 31 win for the visitors. Carry-on, straight through these lights and the Aikenhead Road beers round to your right and Hampden Park. This was the world's first purposefully built international football ground and template for all modern football stadia. There are also a few other bars located on Rutherglen Main Street. [69] The West Terrace was converted to seating in 1991 for only 700,000, but this left two terraces and therefore disqualified Hampden from hosting FIFA World Cup qualification matches. Your email address will not be published. [104] Scotland, who had played the second half with ten players due to an injury to Alex Jackson, equalised in the final minute with a goal from Alec Cheyne direct from a corner kick. November 2013 They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Sky Sports reveals Scottish Premiership line-up. May 2022 Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Hampden Park? Opening date: 1903. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Absolutely no problem whatsoever out of the ground and back in our digs in under half an hour. Although not particularly large for a national stadium, it still retains its charm and individual character which is enhanced by its completely enclosed oval shape. The Spiders, The Glorious Hoops. [45] Scotland qualified for the 1958 FIFA World Cup by defeating Spain, including Luis Suarez, Ladislao Kubala and Alfredo Di Stfano, at Hampden. [38] The win appeared to guarantee Scotland qualification for the 1950 FIFA World Cup because the top two finishers in the Championship were offered places in the tournament, but the SFA decreed that they would only send a team if they were British champions. The Scottish Football Association Ltd, Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9AY | T: +44 (0) 141 616 6000 Play for free, entries by 3pm. The Clockwork is a spacious pub which brews its own beers and stocks a wide range of vintage whiskies. I had a good view of the pitch despite being in the left hand corner of the ground. June 2015 April 2013 Tighter safety regulations meant that the capacity was reduced to 81,000 in 1977. From 2024/25, up to 60 cinch Premiership will be live on Sky Sports, in addition to the SWPL. The main entrance is off Aikenhead Road on the right and this leads up to a large car park which is free, located behind the South Stand. October 2014 August 2018 [126][128] The fight ended in farce as the referee, who had been attempting to separate the two fighters, was also knocked down by Tyson. If you require hotel accommodation in Glasgow, then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. [2] Queen's Park retained ownership of the ground, with the SFA holding a lease that ran until 2020. Alternatively if you wish you can just book a tour of the stadium which costs 6 adults, 3 concessions. Hampden is a UEFA category four stadium and it is served by the nearby Mount Florida and King's Park railway stations. Flag of Springfield is a city in the state of Massachusetts, United States, and the seat of Hampden County. Parking spaces can typically be found in the area around the Victoria Infirmary. [132] 130,000 people were inside the ground, while another 100,000 stood outside singing Psalms. [43][139], The nearest railway stations are Mount Florida and King's Park. Disabled supporters and their carers are admitted free. [43] The major outdoor event of the tour was at Hampden, where a crowd of 100,000 heard him speak. August 2020 [69] It is used by Queen's Park for training, reserve team matches and youth football. Crosshill is the station before Mount Florida (the nearest to Hampden), and its just 200 yards or so down the hill from there to the entrance to Cathkin Park, the old Third Lanark ground. [105] These findings were much higher than those recorded in a 2014 study of Premier League grounds (maximum of 84 decibels), but well short of the world record set by a National Football League match at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (142 decibels). [86][87] It hosted its last international game before the conversion work on 15 November 2013 and Queen's Park temporarily played their home games at the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie. As always we stayed at a Bed and Breakfast which was a fifteen minute walk from the ground. [32] Before then, Hampden had only hosted 15 matches against England and one match each against Austria and Czechoslovakia. [105] This found a peak noise level of 115 decibels, after goals were scored, and 109 decibels when the teams first came onto the field. The ground was originally built in 1872 and once hosted an international match in 1884, between Scotland and England. A crucial part of a great weekend and I'm now both delighted and privileged to have seen the virtual inventors of the modern game in what must count as one of its spiritual homes. Visit the the trainline website to see how much you can save on the price of train tickets. [39] The Scots put up a good fight against one of the most outstanding teams in the world at the time, but eventually lost 42. May 2013 Scotland v England Hampden Park Tuesday 12 September 2023, 7:45pm View Experiences. December 2022 The journey was great as we drove up to the game from Wigan and experienced no hold ups. December 2013 They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. "Nae botha". system stills booms around the stadium before the game and at half time, the electric scoreboards are in operation and there is still a game of football to be watched. You can see why people would complain about being stuck behind the goals, as there must be some awful viewing angles. [66], The Hampden Roar was first noticed in a game against England in 1929. [18] The redeveloped Hampden served as one of the 1999 Rugby World Cup venues, over 90 years later. SCOTLAND V CYPRUS UEFA EURO 2024 QUALIFYING Sat 25 March 2023, 2.00pm . Two goals in first seven minutes effectively killing the game off. June 2021 With Rangers & Celtic both contesting a number of finals at the stadium, it has now become traditional for each team to be allotted the same ends. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. (This is behind the West Stand of Hampden). Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. David Tennant a visiting St Mirren fan adds It is not straightforward to get to by road and its not easy to get parked for a big match. Hampden Park um estdio de futebol localizado em Glasgow, Esccia, de propriedade do Queen's Park F.C. Meaning that you are at the highest point and then walk down to your seats, giving you a very good first impression of the stadium. National cups, International cups and European trophies have all been held high but nothing has ever taken to the National Stadium playing surface quite like this! Please note that in common with all Scottish Grounds, alcohol is not made available to supporters inside Hampden Park. The atmosphere was fantastic. Official Stadium Web Site: Hampdenpark.co.uk (We will both be 66 this year). The whole evening felt like some crazy dream or acid trip, I have long wanted to see Queens Park play at Hampden Park but I never expected to see six ex Chester players playing for the opposition. April 2014 [76] The South Stand was replaced and the stadium was re-opened for the 1999 Scottish Cup Final. [34] A fire on 25 December 1945 destroyed the stadium press box and damaged offices. 2016-2017: 645 (League One) [104], The phrase Hampden Roar is also used as rhyming slang. Hampden Hospitality [email protected] Hampden Park NULL Year Ground Opened: March 2013 500 metres west of Hampden Park railway station via Rosebery Avenue. July 2014 If you know your football history, you know that the modern game would be nowhere without Queen's Park. An Albion fan shouts to his friend in the queue; Hurry up Willie, or else well not get a seat!. With a capacity of 51,866, the site serves as the national football stadium in Scotland. Hampden Park was officially opened on 31st October 1903 with a game between Queen's Park and Celtic that finished 1-0 to the hosts. Hampden Park | Glasgow | Football Ground Guide Hampden Park Glasgow Capacity: 52,500 (all seated) Address: Letherby Drive, Glasgow, G42 9BA Telephone: 0141 616 6000 Fax: 0141 616 6001 StadiumTours: 0141 616 6139 Pitch Size: 115 x 75 yards Pitch Type: NULL Year Ground Opened: 1903 Undersoil Heating: Yes Click here to open all panels Top 10 Surprising Facts about Hampden Park. [114] The offices of the Scottish Football Association, Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League are all located within Hampden. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: An amazing day out. Rangers will face Celtic, while Inverness CT have been drawn against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. [18] After the second match there was a riot because there was confusion over what would happen next when the second match also ended in a draw. If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. Discover upcoming events at Hampden Park - get event times, ticket details and last minute updates . We then took a brown and yellow train from Glasgow Central to Crosshill, as Id been given perfect directions from there to Cathkin Park. [51][52][53] St Etienne believed that two of their efforts which hit the square crossbar and rebounded into play would have resulted in goals if it had been round,[51][53][54] and the French club subsequently bought the goalposts and displayed them in their museum.[51][53][54]. 1903 Undersoil Heating: The museum is open daily from 10.00am to 5pm (Sundays 11am-5pm, Last admittance all days 4.15pm). January 2013 Attendances for concerts can be higher than this as people are allowed onto the pitch area. [33] During the post-war attendance boom, Hampden was the only stadium big enough to host the crowds who wanted to see the team. Leave the M74 at Junction 1A and take the A728 towards Polmadie/Kings Park/Hampden. Nickname Scotland National Football Team The Tartan Army, The Bravehearts. September 2018 I stayed the Friday night in Edinburgh and took an early morning train over to Glasgow Central. On my last visit against Albion Rovers, five minutes before kick off, there was a fair queue for refreshments. If you do get to Hampden Park early then my favourite bar in the area is the Clockwork Beer Company on Cathcart Road (going away from the city centre). Family tickets are also available, giving further discounts. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The ground was amazing all round the away fans are housed behind the goals we had an amazing view as all the fans would have no restrictions whatsoever. May 2021 [7][138] The European Cup match between Celtic and Leeds United in 1970 was attended by 136,505, which is a UEFA competition record.[7][138]. [74], The final stage of the renovation began in November 1997, with its 59million cost funded by the National Lottery. [129][130][131], The 50th anniversary Conventicle of the Boys' Brigade, which had been founded in Glasgow by William Alexander Smith, was staged at Hampden in 1933. The fact that there were only 800+ people there was a different adventure to being enthralled when the place is packed. Although not particularly large for a national stadium, with a capacity of 52,500, it still retains its charm and individual character, enhanced by its completely enclosed oval shape. Plus the police are great at directing you to the train stations keeping you safe and on the move. [133] The Rolling Stones played there in 1990, during their Urban Jungle Tour. [139] First Glasgow operate several bus routes in the area surrounding Hampden. Opened 1903. This is the usual venue for the Scottish national football team and the Queen's Park FC, where the last stages of the Scottish . [27], The re-entry of the Home Nations into FIFA in 1947 was marked by a match between a Great Britain and a Rest of Europe select on 10 May 1947. Email for further details. The Scottish Football Association 2023. [70] In 1987, the square goalposts that had been used since the stadium opened were banned by FIFA. Only 477 people attended, so that stadium was literally less than 1% full. Check out the range of hospitality options available for Scotland games at Hampden Park. The tours run every day the stadium is available to be toured at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. The game was robust and ended with Connah's Quay coming from behind to win 2-1. Hampden Park (often referred to as Hampden) is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. Remember if travelling by train then you can normally save on the cost of fares by booking in advance. January 2022 The stadium is also the home of the Scottish Football Museum, which opened its doors in May 2001. Leave the M74 at Junction 1A and take the A728 towards Polmadie/Kings Park/Hampden. The facilities within Hampden are great, plus the leg room and view of the playing action, are also both good. 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