SPFL Rangers and Celtic ticket update issued

Date: 4th September 2026

News release
4 September 2026
SPFL statement on away ticket allocations for Ibrox and Celtic Park
Ahead of the forthcoming Rangers v Celtic tie in the Premier Sports Cup (13 September) and
the Celtic v Rangers match in the William Hill Premiership (20 September), the Scottish
Professional Football League today announced ticket allocations for all SPFL matches
involving both clubs this season.
This follows the Scottish FA’s Independent Review into the events surrounding the Scottish
Gas Men’s Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox on 8 March and
subsequent discussions involving the SPFL, both clubs, and Police Scotland.
Celtic and Rangers had previously agreed that an away ticket allocation of 5% of the
available capacity for both grounds would apply for their SPFL matches against one another.
Following the events of 8 March and the publication of the Independent Review, the
arrangements for the forthcoming fixtures were reconsidered. For the Premier Sports Cup
tie at Ibrox, Rangers proposed a reduced away allocation based on its assessment of the
circumstances and risks associated with that fixture. Celtic did not accept that proposal and
sought a determination from the SPFL.
After further discussions involving both clubs and the SPFL, agreement has been reached
that there will be no away supporters for matches involving Rangers and Celtic in SPFL
competitions for the remainder of the 2026/27 season.
This temporary arrangement will allow both clubs, together with the SPFL, Police Scotland
and other relevant stakeholders, to give proper consideration to the findings and
recommendations of the Independent Review, take forward the necessary actions and
ensure sufficient time is available to plan future fixtures thoroughly.
It will also provide greater certainty for supporters and those involved in matchday planning,
while avoiding repeated uncertainty around ticketing arrangements for individual fixtures.
All parties have committed to working constructively during this period, with safety and
security remaining the priority.
The position will remain subject to review should circumstances materially change during
the season.
Arrangements for matches between the clubs beyond the current season will be considered
well in advance of the 2027/28 season.

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