March 18, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Notre Dame Stadium, the University of Notre Dame will host a top-tier international club soccer match between Chelsea FC of England and Celtic FC of Scotland.
Starting on Wednesday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. local time, tickets for the game will be available through Ticketmaster.At www.FCSeries.com, fans may register for an exclusive 24-hour presale.
Molly Pendleton, Senior Vice President, Unified Events, stated that “South Bend is a special location for creating a unique event for these world-class teams.” “Seeing teams like Chelsea FC and Celtic FC play at Notre Dame Stadium will highlight the fervor of American soccer fans.”
The second game between Chelsea and Celtic in America will take place on July 27. The lone prior meeting took place in Seattle in 2004 and was won 4-2.
In their second year under manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, the two-time Champions League and six-time English Premier League champions, will begin the preseason. The Champions League, Super Cup, Europa League, and Cup have all been won twice by the Blues, making them the only club in history to accomplish this feat.
We are extremely thrilled about the chance to perform in front of our supporters at the University of Notre Dame. Chris Jurasek, the chief executive officer of Chelsea, stated, “This matchup against Celtic offers another exciting contest during the club’s preseason tour and will be valuable preparation for our 2024–25 Premier League campaign.”
Scottish football team Celtic Football Club has strong ties to Ireland. With a legendary history of athletic success, the club is currently among the most well-known sporting organizations in the world. The team has set a world record eight domestic Trebles, been named Scottish Champions 53 times, and won cups in Scotland 62 times. Celtic was the first British club to win the European Cup (now known as the Champions League) in 1967.
Brother Walfrid, an Irish Catholic priest, was the main creator of the organization, which was established in 1888 for humanitarian purposes. The club’s initial goal was to gather money to buy food for the underprivileged kids in Glasgow’s East End, a neighborhood with a sizable Irish population. From modest beginnings, Celtic has grown to become one of the biggest names in sports, all the while upholding its strong social conscience by running one of the most effective fundraising campaigns and completing worthwhile projects that help the underprivileged.
“Everyone at Celtic is delighted to be visiting the United States again, particularly for such an exciting pre-season program, and we are really looking forward to meeting Chelsea at Notre Dame,” said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.
“I am excited to see Mauricio and his team again in July for what I know will be an amazing occasion between two major European clubs. I know Mauricio well.”
“Pre-season training is always crucial, and we know Chelsea will provide us with a formidable and thrilling challenge.”
“We truly look forward to seeing our fans there. We are so fortunate to have such strong support from all over the world, but especially here in the United States, so we know that our visit will give our fans a fantastic opportunity to see the team in action.”
“We are certain that the home of the “Fighting Irish” will generate enormous support for Celtic and inspire a great sporting occasion. Playing at the renowned and iconic University of Notre Dame at such a fantastic venue will be a unique moment for the club.”
The game brings soccer from around the world back to Notre Dame Stadium. In front of 40,361 spectators, Borussia Dortmund defeated Liverpool 3-2 in July 2019.
Pete Bevacqua, the incoming vice president and James E. Rohr director of athletics at Notre Dame, said, “We are thrilled to be able to welcome Chelsea and Celtic to Notre Dame Stadium this summer.” “It’s remarkable that Celtic decided to play at Notre Dame on their first domestic trip in more than ten years, and it will be an incredible experience to play with six-time EPL winner Chelsea. I can’t wait for sports enthusiasts from all around the world to come to South Bend and experience Notre Dame while supporting their teams.
Visit experience.nd.edu for details on match parking, the bag policy at Notre Dame Stadium, nearby restaurants, and more.
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