Celtic have published their official matchday guide for Sunday's sold-out Scottish Premiership fixture against Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park. The league leaders, who sit two points clear at the top of the standings, will host the third-placed side at 3pm on Sunday.

The Ticket Office at Paradise opens at 11am and will remain open until kick-off. The Celtic Superstore opens earlier at 10am, closing at 5:30pm, and features the Henrik Larsson Signature range of retro kit and signed memorabilia. The stadium itself will open its turnstiles at 1:30pm, with supporters reminded to enter via the gate specified on their ticket.

Ahead of the match, the Warm-Up Area will be accessible to ticket holders from 11am until 1pm via Gate WS 57/58. The club confirmed the area has been upgraded as part of a wider matchday experience project, featuring new flooring, paintwork, and artwork. The Sports Bar will also be open from 11am pre-match until 8pm after the final whistle.

Ticketing and match atmosphere

All tickets for the fixture are sold out. The club stated that additional ticket checks will be conducted in the concourse areas on the day. All food and drink kiosks within the stadium are fully cashless, accepting only contactless payments. The club also confirmed there are no in-stadium betting facilities available at Celtic Park.

Supporters can participate in the Paradise Windfall Draw, which offers a £10,000 jackpot. Tickets cost £2 and are available from sellers around the stadium or via the Celtic Pools App. Celtic Development Pools Ltd, which runs the draw, is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission, and participants must be aged over 18.

Matchday programme and nostalgia

This week's official match programme continues a special series celebrating the 60th anniversary of the club's 1966/67 campaign. The series features 19 collectible programmes, each honouring a member of the legendary Lisbon Lions side. The cover star for the Hearts match is Jim Craig, the iconic right-back from that historic team.

The fixture is the first meeting between the sides since the final day of last season, when Celtic secured their fifth consecutive league title at Celtic Park. Brendan Rodgers's side currently lead the Premiership with 21 points from eight games, though their recent form shows one win in their last five matches across all competitions. Their last outing was a 4-1 defeat to Benfica in midweek, with Camilo Duran scoring Celtic's consolation goal. The Colombian is the team's top scorer this season with four league goals.

Celtic will play Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

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