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 at a Glance#

Address: Hampden Park, Letherby Drive, Glasgow G42 9BA, Scotland, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk

About Hampden Park#

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.

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 7° 0° 136 mm overcast 95% 4.1 m/s 0.0 low 7.6h
February Poor 1° - 7° 1° 95 mm overcast 94% 4.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.4h
March Poor 2° - 9° 3° 102 mm overcast 91% 4.0 m/s 0.3 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 4° - 12° 5° 60 mm overcast 87% 3.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.0h
May Acceptable 6° - 15° 11° 64 mm overcast 84% 3.4 m/s 1.0 high 16.0h
June Good 9° - 17° 13° 62 mm overcast 85% 3.3 m/s 1.2 high 17.1h
July Good 11° - 19° 15° 69 mm overcast 86% 3.1 m/s 1.1 high 16.6h
August Acceptable 11° - 19° 15° 84 mm overcast 88% 2.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 14.8h
September Good 9° - 16° 12° 115 mm overcast 90% 3.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 12.6h
October Poor 6° - 12° 8° 133 mm overcast 92% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.3h
November Poor 3° - 9° 4° 130 mm overcast 94% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.1h
December Poor 2° - 7° 1° 127 mm overcast 95% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h

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