Details for Ibrox, Glasgow

Ibrox was opened in 1899 with a game against Hearts, Rangers won 3-1. The stadium now holds a capacity of 50,411. The record attendance at Ibrox was 118,567 during an Old-Firm derby against bitter rivals Celtic in 1939.

Ibrox has a very long and varied history although one thing that strikes out the most is the 1971 Ibrox disaster where on the 2nd of Janurary, 66 people lost their lives when stairway 13 collapsed after an old firm derby, suffocating those people to death. An great number of other people were also injured during the tradegy. A memorial game was played between a Rangers and Celtic Select XI at Hampden Park infont of 81,405 spectators. In 1972 a memorial was built next to stairway 13.

Away Supporters are situated in the Govan Corner, West

Car:
Leave the M8 at Junction 23 and head towards Govan/Clyde Tunnel on the A8 Paisley Road West. You will come to the stadium on your right after about half a mile.

Rail:
The nearest Rail stations are a couple of miles away, if travelling to Glasgow Central or Queens Street, it is advisable to get a taxi to the stadium.

Underground:
Ibrox Stadium has its own Underground station.

Bus:
Buses run regularly form the city centre past the Stadium.