Scotland v USA

Scotland’s first game of the season at Scottish Gas Murrayfield is this Saturday! Come and join over 50,000 other fans – tickets are still available from £26.50 for adults (under-12s are only £1.50). The stadium opens at 2.40pm – three hours before kick-off – and there’s lots to do to soak up the famous pre-match atmosphere, whether it’s enjoying delicious food, watching the other rugby on big screens, enjoying a ceilidh dance or welcoming the Scotland Team into the stadium. See below for a selection of things to expect from your day.

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Turnstiles now open 3 hours before kick-off

Explore the whole stadium and take in the atmosphere as we extend our match day build up. You can watch the England v Australia game on big screens at The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village, and at the Guinness Corner (behind the North Stand) from 3.10pm, and then after the Scotland match watch Ireland v New Zealand.

• 2.40pm  West Fan Village & Turnstiles open 
• 3.10pm   England v Australia
  (on big screens at Vodafone Stage in West Fan Village and Guinness Corner) 
• 3.55pm   Quiz & Games at The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village
• 4.10pm   Scotland Team arrives 
• 4.55pm  Grouse Ceilidh Band: The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village 
• 5.05pm   Callum Gallagher (DJ set in main bowl) 
• 5.30pm   Teams out/Anthems 
• 5.40pm   SCOTLAND v USA
• 7.25pm   Game ends (approximate)
• 7.30pm   Jordyn Kelly DJ set: The Vodafone Stage in West Fan Village 
• 8.00pm   Ireland v New Zealand
  (on big screens at Vodafone Stage in West Fan Village and Guinness Corner)  
• 8.25pm   Bars in North, East and South areas close (West Fan Village still open)
• 9.45pm   West Fan Village closes

Look out for today’s match programme on sale from vendors around the stadium. Packed with great photographs and featuring articles on Duhan van der Merwe and Jamie Dobie, former Scotland coach Frank Hadden sharing his Murrayfield Memories, current head coach Gregor Townsend looking ahead to the game and, of course, profiles of all the players – it’s still the perfect matchday souvenir!

Welcoming the Scotland Team into the stadium has become one of the highlights of the day

Arnold Clark Legends Lounge

The Legends Lounge is back, and Arnold Clark Rewards members (plus up to 3 guests) can enjoy free access, along with entertainment, special guests, giveaways and a pre-match complimentary drink. Or head over to Arnold Clark’s family van near the Gatehouse to have your face painted, get some cool merch and meet Morris the Highland Coo!

The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village

Come to The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village to watch England v Australia, kick-off 3.10pm. At half-time (about 3.55pm) DJ Callum Gallagher is hosting a quiz and playing games on stage for the chance to win a Scotland shirt or ball signed by the whole squad!

1872 Cup

Come and have your photograph taken with the famous 1872 Cup trophy, fought over by Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors every year in what is the oldest fixture in world rugby! Come and visit by The Famous Grouse gates into the West Fan Village.

Bars around the Stadium

There are bars all around the stadium, including the three popular areas listed below.  Watch out too for The Kit Store, the brand new public bar on the upper concourse next to The Tennent’s Up & Under, and open for the first time this Saturday.

Tennent’s Up & Under
The ever-popular sports bar Tennent’s Up & Under (located at the South-West Corner of the stadium) is where you can enjoy a full draught line-up before and after the game, including a Q&A with players and a live performance from the Bleeker Band.

The Famous Grouse Clubhouse
Situated in the West Fan Village this is your spot for a delicious Grouse & Ginger, good chat, and even better company. Get in early and watch the England v Australia game on the Clubhouse TV and “… settle into that easy, familiar rhythm: great drinks, great rugby, great people”. The Clubhouse is open after the match too, showing the Ireland v New Zealand game.

The Guinness Corner
Another regular at Scottish Gas Murrayfield is The Guinness Corner (behind the North Stand) were you can listen to some great music, have a pint of Guinness and watch England v Australia before the match and Ireland v New Zealand afterwards on the Big Screen.

Food around the Stadium

Explore up to 50 food & drink outlets at Scottish Gas Murrayfield! Whether you’re looking for award-winning street food, an old faithful classic, or flavours from further afield there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Indulge in everything from handcrafted smash burgers, traditional Greek gyros, delicious duck wraps, Mexican street food and delicious churros. Don’t worry, vegetarians and vegans we’ve got you covered too!

Here’s a small selection of the street food option available at Scottish Gas Murrayfield during this year’s Quilter Nations Series.

Fresh Mex         
Bold and vibrant Mexican street food, from zesty burritos and loaded nachos to sizzling tacos stacked with fresh ingredients.

Fish & Frites     
Fresh takeaway fish & chips served straight to you from ‘Brian’ a 1966 vintage Citroen van with the freshest most sustainable fish (from Anstruther), served with homemade batter and tartare sauce!

Loop and Scoop           
Award-winning independent, family-run business dedicated to serving the best ice-cream and churros in town!

Wanderers Kneaded    
Enjoy award-winning woodfired pizzas that bring the authentic taste of Italy to Edinburgh! 

Otley Burger Company              
Go all-in on the Otley Original, stacked with cheese, pickles and homemade burger sauce, served with thick-cut chips.

Lazeez Lebanese Street Food  
Celebrating the rich and vibrant flavours of Lebanon. Enjoy tender Shish Tawook, aromatic Kafta wraps, crispy Falafel and golden Halloumi, all bursting with flavour.

Match Ball Delivery: Jack Carlin

Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European medallist Jack Carlin will present the match ball on Saturday. One of Scotland’s most successful ever athletes Jack, a two-time Olympian with four medals from the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, has announced his retirement from track cycling after a decade at the top of the sport.

Watch the England v Australia game pre-match and Ireland v New Zealand post-match.

OTHER MATCHDAY INFORMATION

You can find all the general matchday information – on where to find your tickets, getting to Scottish Gas Murrayfield, turnstile entry and lots of other things at our MATCHDAY INFORMATION page on this site.

20% off Scottish Citylink buses!

Scottish Citylink is offering 20% off coach travel when heading to Edinburgh for the game. The discount is valid the day before and the day after, as well as the matchday itself. Click HERE to find out more!

Scotland Results against USA

Scotland stand-off Duncan Weir scores against USA at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in Leeds

This is the USA Eagles’ first visit to Scottish Gas Murrayfield since the two teams first played each other 25 years ago. Current Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend played stand-off that day in November 2000 and scored 33 points – including two tries – in the 53-6 win. In the intervening years the teams have met twice in Rugby World Cup tournaments (in 2003 and 2015) and on summer tours in 2002, 2014, 2018 and 2024. In last year’s match on the Skycanner Americas tour Scotland recorded a 42-7 win courtesy of a Ewan Ashman hat-trick and tries from Duhan van der Merwe, George Horne and Matt Fagerson.

USA Rugby celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and is hosting the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033. This summer the Eagles beat Samoa in the last round of the Pacific Nations Cup to finish in 5th place. A great way to kick off The Quilter Nations Series.

Alex Allan and Blair Cowan in action against USA in Houston during the 2014 Summer Tour

USA: Recent Form

Zander Fagerson in action against USA in Houston, 2018

Matchday Information

To find out everything you need to know when planning your visit to Scottish Gas Murrayfield go to the Scotland Matchday Information page on this website. More specific information for each of this November’s Autumn Nations Series games (e.g. entertainment, timings etc.) will be posted on these pages closer to the event.

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