Celtic fans have long prided themselves on supporting one of the biggest and most passionately followed clubs in the world.
While playing in Scotland means the club doesn’t enjoy the same global media spotlight as teams from Europe’s top five leagues, it hasn’t stopped Celtic from building a significant worldwide following.
What truly sets the club apart is the unwavering loyalty shown at home. The atmosphere generated by Brendan Rodgers’ side at Celtic Park continues to capture attention, and now UEFA has highlighted Celtic as one of the most well-supported clubs in Europe.
Celtic Surpasses 1 Million Attendance Mark in 2023/24:
A recent UEFA report, titled The European Club Talent and Competition Landscape, revealed that Celtic was one of only 16 clubs across Europe to achieve over one million total home attendances last season.
The figures are striking: Celtic recorded a combined attendance of 1,117,712, with the breakdown spread across three competitions.
Their Scottish Premiership fixtures alone drew 1,359,422 fans, thanks in large part to their 58,975 season-ticket holders. Domestic cup games attracted 73,412 attendees, while UEFA competitions added another 168,298.
Celtic’s presence on this list is a remarkable feat, particularly as they are one of only two clubs from outside the top five European leagues to achieve such numbers.
Outdrawing Premier League Giants:
What makes Celtic’s achievement even more impressive is their position relative to some of Europe’s elite clubs. The Glasgow side ranked 12th on the list, surpassing Premier League powerhouses Liverpool (13th) and Manchester City (16th).
Celtic’s attendance also eclipsed that of Bundesliga outfit Schalke (14th) and Marseille (15th) from Ligue 1.
Only narrowly behind Atletico Madrid (11th) and English clubs Arsenal (10th), Spurs (9th), and West Ham (8th), Celtic’s showing highlights the unwavering support of their fanbase.
These numbers serve as a testament to the passionate following that backs Celtic week in, week out across all competitions, fuelling the club’s recent successes on the pitch.