Shawlands bar to host World Cup sticker trading events

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A Glasgow bar is bringing a touch of World Cup magic to its community.

Church on the Hill in Shawlands will host weekly Panini sticker trading events every Sunday from June 14 to July 12 in celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving fans a chance to complete their cherished sticker albums.

The events will run from 2pm to 4pm and are designed to capture the spirit of camaraderie and excitement that Panini albums have inspired for generations.

Football enthusiasts of all ages are invited to trade stickers, hunt for elusive players, and revisit the nostalgia of Panini collecting—a tradition that has captured imaginations around the world for more than 50 years.

To make the experience even more special for young fans, every child dining at Church on the Hill during the tournament will receive a free packet of stickers.

The venue will also offer its popular Sunday roast and a dedicated children's menu.



Church on the Hill in Shawlands will host weekly World Cup sticker trading events  (Image: Signature Group)

Finn MacKerracher of Signature Group, which owns Church on the Hill, said: "There’s no better place in Glasgow to cheer Scotland on than Church on the Hill this summer.

"This year, we’re really excited to be bringing the magic of sticker collecting to Church on the Hill with our first-ever World Cup sticker trading events.

"Football fans will get the chance to trade their duplicates, snap up exclusive stickers and get one step closer to completing their World Cup 2026 official sticker collection."



Church on the Hill in Shawlands will host weekly World Cup sticker trading events  (Image: Signature Group)

Church on the Hill in Shawlands will host weekly World Cup sticker trading events  (Image: Signature Group)

With 48 nations set to compete across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, this summer's collection is the largest ever produced.

The 2026 album features 980 stickers, including 68 special editions, highlighting football legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside rising stars such as Lamine Yamal.

Each packet now contains seven stickers—more than ever before—giving collectors an even greater opportunity to complete their sets.

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