No paper tickets will be available for this weekend's semi-finals at the national stadium
Sport Ryan McDonald Sports Trends Editor 19:57, 14 Apr 2025Updated 20:05, 14 Apr 2025
The Scottish Cup semi-finals take centre stage this weekend as clubs battle it out for a place in May's showpiece.
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Hearts face Aberdeen in a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday before Treble-chasing Celtic face St Johnstone at 3pm the following day.
Both showdowns will of course take place at Hampden Park, but fans will have to use their mobile phones to get through the turnstiles.
That's because the SFA have ditched paper tickets, with all briefs at the national stadium now only available in a digital format.
Here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games.
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How do I access my digital ticket(s)?
Supporters will only be able to access their tickets by downloading the Hampden app onto their smartphones and registering an account.
Once your profile has been authorised, tickets will then appear in the "My Tickets" section of the app, with QR codes going live on matchday.
All match purchasers must have an email address registered against their online account to access the tickets.
Can I transfer my ticket(s)?
Yes, you can transfer tickets to another supporter via the Hampden app.
To do so, select the ticket you want to send within the app and click on the "Transfer" button. When the menu appears, simply enter the receiver's email address and press "Transfer".
The ticket recipient will receive an email and will need to download and register for the Hampden Park Tickets App, if they haven’t already.
Tickets must be transferred before travelling to the stadium.
How do I use my ticket(s) to enter the stadium?
This should be the easy bit. You simply scan your QR code - which will appear in the app on the morning of the match - at the reader at the turnstile.
You don't need an internet connection to activate the tickets on the Hampden Park app when you enter the stadium, as long as you have already set up an account.
It's important to note that tickets cannot be screenshotted and the QR code will be blocked if this is attempted.
Remember to have your smartphone charged before entering the stadium.
If your device runs out of battery, you can log in to another phone with your credentials and transfer it to a friend's account. From here, you can scan both tickets from the same mobile device.
The 6 simple steps to follow
- Download the app
- Register for the app
- Verify the account
- Complete profile set-up
- Tickets will appear in 'My Tickets' approximately seven days before the game
- Use the QR code activated on the morning of the match to access the stadium
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