Celtic have confirmed that season tickets for the 2026/27 campaign have completely sold out, but the announcement came with little fanfare despite the remarkable figures behind it.
Celtic confirmed the news on the club’s official website, confirming another full house at Celtic Park for the season ahead.
For many supporters, however, it could easily have slipped under the radar after the club decided against giving the announcement a major push across its social media channels.
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Celtic’s record-breaking season ticket sales
The announcement Celtic made celebrated the fact that season tickets have sold out for next season, but it was what the statement pointed out that was quite remarkable.
The club said, “Celtic FC is delighted to announce that Season Tickets for the 2026/27 campaign have now completely sold out.
“Following another successful Double-winning season, we saw an outstanding 99.5% renewal rate from existing Season Ticket holders.
“Such was the incredible level of demand and commitment shown by supporters that fewer than 500 Season Tickets became available for supporters on the Season Ticket Waiting List.
“In addition, we were pleased to offer a relocation opportunity to Season Ticket holders, with approximately 600 Season Ticket holders choosing to move to a new location within Celtic Park.
“Thank you once again for your phenomenal support which means that the Bhoys will return next season in a bid to retain their title in front of packed Paradise.”
99.5% take up on season tickets is incredible considering the ill-feeling of the fans toward the Celtic board.
Those figures also raise an obvious question.
What this means for the Not Another Penny campaign
The timing is interesting because of the Not Another Penny campaign, which has called on supporters to withhold spending additional money on the club.
The campaign has never been presented as a mass boycott of season ticket renewals. Instead, much of its focus has been on reducing additional spending through merchandise, hospitality and other club revenue streams.
Even so, a 99.5 per cent renewal rate shows supporters still aren’t giving up their place at Celtic Park.
It also shows the challenge facing any campaign built around season ticket participation. With fewer than 500 tickets reaching the waiting list, demand remains so high that any supporter choosing not to renew is likely to be replaced almost immediately.
The debate doesn’t end here. If anything, these figures make it clear where the campaign now has to make its impact.
Whether supporters agree with the board’s direction or not, one thing is clear from these figures. Celtic Park will once again be full every week, leaving the focus of the Not Another Penny campaign firmly on the club’s other revenue streams.
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