Derry City to play at home of Derry GAA in 2026

It is envisaged that Derry City will relocate to Celtic Park for a couple of months while a new pitch is laid at the Ryan McBride Brandywell

Derry City considered using Sligo Rovers' Showgrounds as a temporary home but the proximity of Celtic Park was the deciding factor. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Derry City will host some of their League of Ireland games at nearby Celtic Park for a period of next season while a new pitch is laid at their Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

After six years of shipping flak for operating a 4G artificial surface, the club’s billionaire owner Philip O’Doherty opted to fund the installation of a new hybrid grass pitch.