Aberdeen hail ‘largest allocation’ for Scottish Cup Final against Celtic as club agrees to pay for any unsold tickets

ABERDEEN say they’re delighted to have secured their “largest allocation” for a final in recent years after landing more than 20,000 briefs for next month’s Hampden showpiece with Celtic.

The Dons say they were initially offered a guaranteed just 16,800 tickets but have taken on more after committed to underwrite the cost of any unsold tickets.

Hearts were faced with a similar dilemma ahead of last season’s semi-final with Rangers when they were left with a bill for unsold tickets.

The Dons are clearly hoping for a massive travelling support from the North East for the match and they said: “We can confirm that an allocation of over 20,000 tickets has been secured for Aberdeen supporters for our forthcoming Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Final with Celtic.

“This will be the largest allocation we have received for a final in recent years and was only secured after agreeing to underwrite the cost of any unsold tickets.

“After extensive discussions, we were initially faced with the option of accepting a guaranteed 16,800 tickets, with a potential (but not guaranteed) additional 2,000 tickets.

“However, driven by our collective belief and confidence in the Red Army, and wanting to give every Dons supporter the best opportunity of being there to back Jimmy and the team on Saturday 24th May at Hampden, we agreed to underwrite a larger allocation which includes the North Stand up to the halfway line.

“We believe this significant allocation is a testament to our commitment to ensuring as many fans as possible can support the team at this crucial match, our first Scottish Cup Final since 2017.

“Ahead of the League Cup Final with Rangers in 2023, which was our last final at Hampden, our allocation sold out within a matter of hours, and we expect demand to be similar this time round as we look to bring the Scottish Cup back to Aberdeen for the first time since 1990.

“With the above in mind, we advise all Dons supporters to use the coming days to organise friends and family to be ready to secure your tickets on Monday 5th May, as we aim to make history together.

“Ticket prices have been frozen from last year’s final with concession pricing in place in all areas of the stadium. ”

Adult tickets are charged at £40 to £50, to £25 to £30 for Under-16s and Over 65s.