Hampden Park will celebrate its 122nd birthday later this month, with the famous stadium celebrating the anniversary of its official opening on October 31.
Based in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland’s national stadium was officially the largest stadium by capacity in the world when it opened at the beginning of the last century, and has been the venue for several memorable moments since hosting its first match in 1903.
Playing a significant role in Scottish culture, the 51,866 capacity arena has hosted three European Cup/Champions League finals, two Cup Winners' Cup finals, one UEFA Cup final, and several high-profile international games. However, it is not just footballers that have created iconic Hampden moments during its lengthy history, with music stars, boxers, and athletes all at the centre of some of the ground’s most memorable scenes.
As Hampden Park gets ready to celebrate its 122nd birthday, we look back at 35 photos of the famous ground over the years, from the 1920s all the way to the present day.
21. Bayern Munich European cup win 1976
Bayern Munich players (in white shirts) celebrate the winning goal in the European Cup final win over St Etienne at Hampden. | PA
22. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977
Kenny Dalglish introduces Queen Elizabeth II to members of the Glasgow Select XI before the match against a Football League XI at Hampden Park. The match was in aid of the Silver Jubilee Appeal. | PA
23. Aberdeen success 1984
The victorious Aberdeen team celebrate after they retain the Scottish Cup by beating Celtic 2-1 at Hampden. | PA
24. Pele returns to Hampden 1989
Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele giving his support to the Young Player of the Year, Graham Connell, of Victoria Drive School, at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Pele is in Scotland to help launch the Third FIFA World Under-16 Championship. | PA