Celtic have disclosed part of their pre-season preparations for this summer, as they embark on a tour of the United States, competing against major teams in enormous stadiums.
Celtic first teased the announcement on Sunday, posting photographs of the Washington Monument, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of North Carolina to give supporters a heads-up on where the team will be.
The Bhoys have now announced a match against Chelsea on July 27th at the legendary Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, which will be the third in their three-game tour of the country.
The 77,000-capacity bowl is home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team, which has a large fan base across the Atlantic.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said: “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.
“I know Mauricio Pochettino well, and I look forward to seeing him and his team again in July for what I am sure will be a brilliant occasion between two major European clubs. Pre-season preparation is always an important time, and, of course, Chelsea will present us with a strong and exciting challenge.
“We are so fortunate to have such strong support worldwide and particularly right across the US, so I’m sure our visit will allow our fans a great opportunity to see the team in action, and, in turn, we really look forward to seeing our fans there.
“To be playing at the famous and iconic University of Notre Dame at such a fantastic venue will be a unique moment for the club, and we are sure the home of the ‘Fighting Irish’ will generate huge support for Celtic and inspire a great sporting occasion.”
Celtic will face Chelsea for the third time, following a meeting at Stamford Bridge in 2006 and a journey to the United States in 2004, where the Blues won 4-2 in Seattle.
The opponents and dates for the matches in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Washington, DC have yet to be announced, but 67 Hail Hail understands another English Premier League club has been set up alongside a Major League Soccer team.
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