20 September 2025 (13:00 - 16:00)
21 September 2025 (13:00 - 16:00)
Hampden Bowling Club is opening its doors and inviting everyone into the world’s first purpose-built international football ground.
Here, you will learn the story of how Scotland gave the world the beautiful game.
The Football’s Square Mile Team will be on hand to show you around the 1st Hampden site.
You will sit in the building, which holds an incredible story of the world’s most important sporting pavilion. It's not just a bowls club today, but it also has a past wrapped up in cricket and football.
There will be a half hour talk and presentation in the pavilion at the following times.

Overview
Queen's Park Football Club officially opened 1st Hampden Park ahead of their first Scottish Cup tie with Dumbreck, on Saturday, 25 October 1873, and won 7 - 0. The first Scottish Cup match was held here the week prior, between Renton and Kilmarnock, with Renton winning 2 - 0.

In 1878, Queen's Park purchased Caledonian Cricket Club's Pavilion, built grandstands, privies, offices, and turnstiles, enclosed their ground, and created the season ticket.
The 1st Hampden hosted the first two Scottish Cup finals and became the home of the Scotland National Football Team in 1878. The footballing greats have stood on this ground.
You will be enthralled by your experience and learn about our mission to restore this site and make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On Street Parking only.

Address
10 Kingsley Avenue, Glasgow, G43 2SL