Celtic FC Foundation has opened a raffle allowing supporters to win a premium hospitality package for 10 people at an encounter with Hibernian on February 21, 2026. Entries cost £10 each, with up to five per person, and all proceeds fuel the 2025 Christmas Appeal aiding vulnerable local groups. This initiative underscores the foundation's ongoing commitment to community welfare during the holiday season.
Premium Hospitality Package Unveiled
The winning group receives a champagne reception in the Dafabet Suite, complete with a complimentary gift and programme. A three-course meal paired with wine follows, leading to executive seating in the Directors Box for the first half. Half-time offers snacks, tea, and coffee, with second-half viewing from the same area and post-event beverages in the suite. One VIP car parking space completes the offering, all courtesy of sponsor Dafabet.
Raffle Operations and Timeline
Operated through Celtic Development Pools Ltd's website, the draw requires entrants to be 18 or older and adheres to Gambling Commission regulations. Tickets go on sale now, closing at noon on December 19, 2025, with the winner announced that afternoon. This structure ensures transparency while maximizing participation at a low entry cost of £1 per head for the group prize.
Impact of the Christmas Appeal
Funds support families in poverty, pensioners, refuge residents, homeless individuals, and refugees across local communities. The Paradise Pit Stop program at Celtic Park provides year-round assistance, expanding to a special Christmas Day meal. Building on last year's success, the appeal addresses seasonal hardships when needs intensify, fostering comfort and inclusion for thousands.
Diverse Ways to Contribute
Beyond raffle entries, options include online donations, PayPal, Facebook giving, text appeals to 70085, cash collections in Celtic Stores, cheques to the foundation, and purchases from Walfrid’s Wishlist or via Give as you Live. Additional avenues encompass checkout donations, a virtual Christmas tree, the Ghirls for Good event on November 28, an eBay auction from December 3 to 10, and the Celtic Sleep Out in London on December 12. These channels harness collective generosity to sustain the foundation's mission.
