Rangers fans ‘disgusted’ by official club update ahead of Celtic showdown
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(Credit: Imago) Rangers fans ‘disgusted’ by official club update ahead of Celtic showdown Wed 25 February 2026 17:30, UK Rangers fans are fuming at the prices of tickets for their upcoming Scottish Cup clash with Celtic.The two Old Firm sides are set to clash at Ibrox on 8 March, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.As a result, many fans are keen to get tickets, with Rangers looking to lift the cup for the first time since 2022.However, after it was confirmed that tickets would cost £53 for an adult and £43 for a junior, supporters were disgusted, as their loyalty was exploited yet again.We can now confirm ticketing details for our Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup quarter-final on Sunday 8 March. ⤵️— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 23, 2026 Read more: Celtic and Rangers face ‘disastrous’ £40m reality as ‘terrible’ trap door opensRangers fans fume at Scottish Cup ticket pricesFor Rangers and Celtic, the Scottish Cup has heightened importance this season.As it stands, it looks likely that one of the Old Firm sides will finish third in the Scottish Premiership table after Hearts pulled further away at the summit on the weekend. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES As a result, one of Celtic or Rangers could be sent down into the Europa Conference League if they do not finish inside the top two.This could prove extremely costly on the financial front and could massively impact their summer spending.🤔”If Celtic do lose the derby on Sunday, I still feel like we can win the title”🗣️”I don’t think a lot of Celtic fans would be confident if they lost at the weekend… but I wouldn’t completely rule them out.” 📞This Celtic fan doesn’t believe Old Firm defeat would be fatal… pic.twitter.com/i5HAq1fhUz— Clyde 1 Superscoreboard (@ClydeSSB) February 24, 2026 However, if they win the Scottish Cup, these concerns will be eradicated, with the winner awarded a place in the Europa League qualifiers.While this could still be awarded to the third-place side if the winner of the competition ends the season in the top three, this is not a guarantee.
As a result, the importance of winning the match at Ibrox is high, as whoever progresses will become the immediate favourite to win the competition. Yet, many fans have seemingly been priced out of the tie, with Rangers supporters fuming at the recent announcement.£53 for a quarter final, absolute joke— Danny WATP (@danny_watp) February 23, 2026 £30 for league cup semi vs them. £53 for Scottish quarters.
Robbing fans again— Marko Burnošić 🫡 (@MarkBurns_10) February 23, 2026 I thought all cup games are a set price across the board?? £53 for a ticket is outrageous, when Falkirk v Dundee Utd is £25 for the same stage.— Lee McFarland (@Lee_McFarland_) February 23, 2026 £53 is scandalous, I’ll still buy it but it’s absolutely scandalous. 🤣— CeeMac (@Cee_Mac) February 23, 2026 £53 jezzy peeps man when does the 1st instalment come out— malty (@stuartym82) February 23, 2026 Pricing an absolute joke 👍— Callum 🇬🇧 (@Callum72_) February 23, 2026 £53 is shocking— Glaswegian Icarus 💙 (@GlasgowIcarus) February 23, 2026 Read more: ‘I’ve been a victim’: Keith Wyness calls for ‘prison’ level consequences after Emmanuel Fernandez abuseWhen do tickets go on sale for the Scottish Cup quarter-final?For those with season tickets in the Sandy Jardine, Govan East Corner, Copland, Enclosures, Bill Struth Main Stand and Club Deck, tickets will be available to purchase from 9am, 24 February, until 9am, 26 February.For those with season tickets in the Broomloan Stand, tickets will be available slightly later due to Celtic supporters occupying the stand for the tie.As a result, they will go on sale from 9am, 24 February, until 9am, 26 February, for those on CCCS.For those not on CCCS, they go on sale from 10am, 28 February to 9am, 2 March.After this, tickets for MyGers members go on sale at 10am, 2 March and RSCs at 12 noon, 2 March.To read more about Rangers’ Scottish Cup campaign, look to our expert team on Ibrox News.