ABERDEEN and Celtic fans will be able to enjoy replays of the action in the William Hill Scottish Cup final at Hampden this weekend on the largest stadium screens in the country.
The installation of massive LED screens in both the East and West Stands at the National Stadium is part of the first phase development work for the UEFA Euro 2020 finals.
The Dakatronics Outdoor Video Display system is currently only operational in two grounds in Europe - the Santiago Bernabeu, home of reigning Champions League champions Real Madrid, and Twickenham, where the English rugby union team play their home matches.
Each screen is 5.49 metres high and 19.75 metres wide, covers 108 metres² and weighs in at almost six tonnes.
In addition, 26 new "skyboxes" have been constructed across the South Stand and two "skylounges" fitted-out in the North Stand in an attempt to improve the experience for corporate hospitality guests in line with Euro 2020 requirements.
Hampden Park Limited managing director Peter Dallas said: “The new corporate facilities at Hampden were designed and developed following review of the concepts used at Euro 2016."
The giant video screens, skyboxes and skylounges will all be operational for this weekend’s William Hill Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen.
More than £2 million has been invested so far in the redevelopment work by the Local Organising Structure partners - the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, EventScotland, Hampden Park Ltd.
SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said: “The work undertaken so far in preparation for Hampden’s status as a host city venue for Euro 2020 has already revitalised the national stadium.
"The screens are simply awesome, but also an integral part of making the Hampden match day a more interactive experience for fans.
“They also create new advertisement and engagement opportunities for participating clubs, the Scottish FA itself and our sponsors and partners.
“The refurbished skylounges also provide an enhanced experience for hospitality guests, with completely modernised facilities indoor but also new seating configuration in the main deck.
“The excellent work undertaken as part of the Commonwealth Games event hosting in 2014 has also been added to, with new skylounges that again enable spectators to enjoy pre-match entertainment in first-class surroundings.
“We are pleased to be able to offer these new services for the William Hill Scottish Cup Final, adding further sheen to what already will be the season’s showpiece event.”
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