Hampden Park visitor guide | National Stadium (Hampden Park) guide
Despite being over 100 years old (opened 1903), Hampden Park is one of the most modern all-seated stadia in the world. The old, predominantly terraced ground underwent a £70 million refurbishment to comply with FIFA and UEFA standards. It is a completely enclosed oval shape, with three one-tier sides and one two-tier stand, giving a capacity of 52,500. Atypically, the team dugouts are situated six rows up the South Stand, allowing managers a better view. Hampden Park is the home venue for the Scottish National side, along with hosting national cup finals. The stadium is also the home of Queens Park FC, the only amateur club competing in the Scottish Football League.
Points of interest in the surrounding area include the lesser Hampden, behind the West Stand. This is a small, old ground with a quaint looking stand on one side. It has been used by Queens Park reserves, as well as an occasional first team outing. Within 10 minutes walk are the remnants of Cathkin Park, built in 1872 and the venue of a Scotland v England international in 1884. Much of this old ground, home to Third Lanark until 1967, survives.
40-minute Hampden tours are available each day (except match days). The stadium has housed the Scottish Football Museum since 2001, with a vast array of items, including the current Scottish Cup.
Visiting supporters are housed in the South West corner of the stadium, in the South Stand. Reports on facilities are encouraging. There is a good selection of food on offer including the "Hampden Steak Pie", burgers, chips and hot dogs, though alcohol is banned.
