This initiative aims to enhance communication between the club's hierarchy and its supporters.

Members of the group will engage in regular discussions with the club's senior leadership.

Celtic had previously announced plans for Celtic Connect, followed by a consultation period with the supporters.

This feedback has led to several changes to the original proposal.

Membership has been increased from nine to 11, with a spot reserved for a match-going supporter who does not hold a season ticket.

Season ticket holders selected for the group will be drawn from across Celtic Park, rather than being categorised by individual stands.

Meetings will now occur four times a year, and a three-year sliding membership structure will ensure a third of the group changes annually, balancing continuity with the introduction of fresh voices.

The group will discuss various aspects of the club, including its strategic vision and objectives, heritage and history, supporter engagement, stadium development, and the matchday experience.

In a statement, the club said: "We are delighted today to open the application process for our new Fan Engagement model, Celtic Connect.

"The Club had recently announced the intention to launch Celtic Connect and following a period of consultation, applications are now open to join the group.

"Celtic Football Club is committed to strengthening its relationship with supporters and ensuring that fans have a meaningful voice through this new structure. Celtic Connect will provide a forum for supporters to engage in regular discussions and liaison with the Club's senior leadership."

Celtic reviewed the approach taken by many other British clubs and received some "interesting and important feedback" from supporters.

This process led to the changes in the initial proposals.

The club added: "The Celtic Connect team will now be increased from 9 to 11 members.

"Season ticket holding representatives will be selected from right across the stadium and not categorised from particular stands as previously discussed.

"We have added a position for a non-season ticket holding, but match-attending supporter as part of the membership.

"Frequency of meetings has been updated to four times per year.

"We have introduced a three-year sliding scale in terms of membership so that a third of the group will change on an annual basis to ensure fresh voices but also continuity."

Supporters are encouraged to apply to be part of the group.

The closing date for applications is Monday, November 23, 2026.

The club looks forward to further updating fans on the progress of Celtic Connect.