Celtic Park gets the nod to host 2018/19 Guinness Pro14 Final

Next season’s Guinness PRO14 Final will take place at the home of Glasgow Celtic the association have confirmed. It will be the first time that the showpiece game will take place outside of a traditional rugby venue on May 25, 2019.

“Bringing our final to a world-famous stadium like Celtic Park is a truly historic step in the evolution of the Guinness PRO14,” said PRO14 CEO Martin Anayi.

“Since introducing destination final venues in 2015 we have seen the event thrive by making it about fans of rugby and not just the supporters of the two teams competing for the trophy.

“The bid put forward by Scottish Rugby, Celtic FC and the City of Glasgow was compelling from the very beginning and we’re certain that fans across the Guinness PRO14 will share in our excitement.

“Glasgow has so much to offer in terms of hospitality, culture and heritage and like our previous finals in Dublin, Edinburgh and Belfast we can offer fans so much more than just a rugby experience.”

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell added: “We look forward to welcoming rugby fans from far and wide to Paradise on May 25 to share in the atmosphere of Celtic Park, we are sure it is an experience they will enjoy immensely.”