The new SPFL season gets underway this weekend for the Celts, with Aberdeen the visitors for a 4:30pm kick-off on Sunday (July 31).

On the back of a successful pre-season campaign, Ange and the Bhoys will be looking to start strong against the Dons in front of a packed Paradise, with Sunday’s match already sold-out. And supporters are urged to aim to arrive early to Celtic Park to ensure you enjoy the full flag unfurling ceremony and hail hail Scotland’s Champions. Full details below.

Before kick-off, the Champions’ flag will be raised at Celtic Park by Callum McGregor, fitting recognition of his successful first season with the captain’s armband, and there are plenty of celebrations to look forward to throughout the matchday build up.

Here’s everything you need to know.

11AM: TICKET OFFICE OPENS

The Ticket Office will be open from 11am to assist supporters ahead of the first league game of the 2022/23 season. Please note that Sunday’s match v Aberdeen is sold-out and tickets will not be available to purchase.

REMEMBER YOUR PRINT AT HOME TICKETS

If you bought your match ticket online to print at home, you must bring your printed ticket with you to gain entry to Celtic Park. Tickets cannot be presented at the stadium on your mobile device.

TRAVEL SAFELY TO CELTIC PARK

We recommend you make your way to the stadium by car, bike or on foot. If travelling by car, please park responsibly. A full list of travel options can be found online.

Supporters in the North Stand who enter via the underpass are requested to please keep to your left at all times – both pre and post-match. Supporters in the Upper Tier are also asked to use the stairway nearest to them when exiting the stadium. Please also note that the North Stand External Centre Gates will close temporarily at full-time.

Please also remember that due to the later kick-off time on Sunday, there will be no train service from Dalmarnock Station post-match.

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12NOON: EARLY ACCESS TO WEST STAND FACILITIES

While work is underway to prepare a new matchday bar facility for supporters to enjoy ahead of home games at Celtic Park, the club is offering early access to the West Stand concourse facilities on matchdays.

This early access will be available on Sunday from 12noon until 2:30pm, via Gate WS57/58 with kiosks open, toilet facilities and seating areas available, Hoopy on hand to say hello to young supporters with a games area to keep the kids busy too.

Plus we’ll have English Championship football available to watch pre-match with Sunderland v Coventry City on the concourse screens.

2PM: ENJOY PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT ON THE CELTIC WAY

Arrive early to soak up the pre-match atmosphere with your favourite songs playing on the Celtic Way from 2pm, plus plenty of family entertainment on offer with face painters and balloon artists to keep the kids busy before the stadium opens at 3pm.

2:45PM: WELCOME THE CELTS HOME TO CELTIC PARK

Make some noise for the Bhoys as the Celts arrive at the foot of the Celtic Way at approximately 2:55pm. Led by captain Callum McGregor, the Bhoys will carry the SPFL trophy home to Paradise in front of the fans, before beginning their pre-match preparations.

3PM: STADIUM OPENS

The stadium will open from 3pm allowing entry to the concourse areas and kiosks, with face painters also in the family stand for young fans looking to get game ready!

PICK-UP YOUR FLAG DAY MATCH PROGRAMME

Pick up a copy of the Celtic v Aberdeen Match Programme for just £3.50, you’ll find our programme sellers around the stadium on arrival at Celtic Park.

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CASHLESS KIOSKS

Please note that the stadium is now fully cashless – meaning our kiosks can only accept contactless payment methods. Read all about the cashless payments at Celtic Park.

£15K FLAG DAY SUPERDRAW JACKPOT PRIZE

Don’t forget to pick up your Paradise Windfall tickets ahead of the match with a bumper £15k jackpot prize up for grabs in this Sunday’s Flag Day Superdraw, sponsored by Laurie Ross. Superdraw Paradise Windfall tickets cost £2 and are available from sellers at the stadium ahead of kick-off, or alternatively via the Celtic Pools App.

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

We would like to remind all spectators that, unless otherwise directed by stewards, you must only sit in your allocated seat at Celtic Park and must not stand in or block any passageways, staircases or vomitories. Similarly, migration to other parts of the stadium, including the Rail Seating Section is not permitted as this also may lead to an unsafe environment, ticketing issues or overcrowding. We appreciate your co-operation in allowing us to maintain a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment at Celtic Park for all of our supporters

4PM: TAKE YOUR SEAT EARLY FOR A SPECIAL FAN DISPLAY

We’re encouraging all supporters to take their seats as early as possible with on and off-pitch preparations and celebrations from 4pm ahead of kick-off at 4:30pm.

With a sell-out crowd packing out Paradise, Celtic Park will be in full voice ready to welcome the Champions of Scotland home, with supporters encouraged to play their part in a special pre-match fan display. Liam McGrandles will provide the soundtrack to the celebrations on the pitch during the build-up to kick-off.

4:15PM: SEE THE CHAMPIONS’ FLAG FLY AT CELTIC PARK

We’ll be showing all the highlights and goals from last season on the big screens to help you relive the magic of the title-winning campaign for the Celts, before welcoming the Celts out on to the pitch, led by captain Callum McGregor who’ll unfurl the league flag in front of supporters in celebration of last season’s incredible campaign.

The ceremony will take place 10 minutes before the 4:30pm kick-off, and supporters are urged to be in their seats early to enjoy the celebrations.

4:30PM: KICK-OFF - THE 2022/23 SEASON GETS UNDERWAY FOR THE CELTS!

Make some noise for the Bhoys as Glasgow’s green and white get their 2022/23 campaign underway against Aberdeen.

Sunday’s Flag Day celebrations are shaping up to be another spectacular occasion for the Champions of Scotland and we can’t wait to welcome you to Paradise to get the new season underway. Visit celticfc.com regularly for the latest news and updates.

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