Hampden Park

Stadium Scotland's national football stadium in Glasgow

Glasgow’s Hampden Park functions as Scotland’s national stadium, hosting international football matches, cup finals and large concerts; fans visit for matchdays and the Hampden sports-history displays.

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Hampden Park is Scotland’s national football stadium located in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow and functions as the primary venue for the Scottish national team and major domestic cup finals. It is also used for concerts and large sporting events.

The stadium seats roughly 51,000 spectators and contains modern facilities for international football, club fixtures and occasional concerts. It regularly hosts the Scottish Cup final, national team matches and UEFA fixtures when selected.

The original Hampden was established by Queen’s Park Football Club in the early 20th century; the current bowl reflects later redevelopment and modernization carried out at the end of the 20th century to meet contemporary stadium standards. It has been altered and upgraded several times to add seating, hospitality and media facilities.

Hampden Park is situated in the south of Glasgow, in the Mount Florida district, approximately a few kilometres from the city centre and within easy public transport distance of central Glasgow.

  • Capacity: The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 51,000 and is Scotland's principal national stadium for football and major events.
  • Transport: Served by Mount Florida railway station, which is a short walk from the ground and the usual public transport access for matchdays.
Hampden Park
Hampden Park, Letherby Drive, Glasgow G42 9BA, Scotland, United Kingdom
55.8259, -4.2520

How to Get to Hampden Park #

Hampden Park is in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow. Take ScotRail trains from Glasgow Central to Mount Florida station - the stadium is about a 10-15 minute walk from the station. On matchdays there are additional rail services and local buses that serve the area; there is also road access from Glasgow city centre with nearby matchday parking and pedestrian routes to the ground.

Tips for Visiting Hampden Park #

  • Use Mount Florida railway station (a short walk from the stadium) rather than driving on match or event days - trains serve the station frequently and matchday traffic and parking around Hampden are heavily congested.
  • Book stadium tour and Scottish Football Museum tickets in advance for non‑match days; tours fill on weekends and school holidays and give access to areas not open during events.
  • If you're attending a match, arrive at least an hour early to pass security and find your seat; stewarding and city centre transport ramps up close to kick‑off and leaving immediately after full‑time can delay your exit.

Best Time to Visit Hampden Park #

Plan around the stadium's event schedule; warmer months are easiest for travel, but crowd levels depend on match or concert dates.

Summer (best for events)
June-August · ~12°C to 20°C
Warmer weather and longer daylight make travel to the stadium easier; match days and concerts draw large crowds.
Spring / Autumn (milder)
April-May & September-October · ~5°C to 15°C
Cool, changeable weather with moderate crowd levels except on scheduled events.
Winter (cold)
December-February · ~0°C to 6°C
Cold and often wet; attendances are lower except for major fixtures - expect chilly conditions on match days.

Weather & Climate near Hampden Park #

Climate

Hampden Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1177 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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