Scotland v Australia Matchday Information

Scottish Rugby looks forward to welcoming fans back to BT Murrayfield for the opening Autumn Nations Series game against Australia. The game kicks off at 5.30pm and to avoid queues and bottlenecks at the turnstiles, we strongly encourage you to plan your journey well in advance and to get to the stadium early.

Please note that planned disruption on the rail networks will affect services on matchday, Saturday 29 October. Given the limited services, please plan ahead with alternative travel arrangements. Other transport options are listed in this email below, and for further information on the planned rail strikes, please visit www.scotrail.co.uk/sport.

Full Matchday Information FAQs can be found in the ASK Scottish Rugby section of this website.

TICKETS

Match Tickets: Digital-only tickets on the new FREE Scottish Rugby Ticketing App

This game is the first time match tickets have been used on the new Scottish Rugby Ticketing App. Here are four key things to remember:

1. Open your App and view your ticket. Make sure you can see your QR code.
2. Transfer any tickets you have for friends and family so they can access the stadium.
3. Charge your mobile device!
4. If you have tickets for more than one Autumn Nations Series game, sure you have your Australia ticket ready for scanning at the turnstile.

You can find out more about the new Scottish Rugby Ticketing App HERE and the answers to a wide range of Frequently Asked Questions about the Ticketing App can be found on the ASK Scottish Rugby section of this website HERE.

Scotland Season Pass
Scotland Season Passes are NOT currently available to download on the App, so please bring your 2022/23 Scotland Season Pass cards with you to be scanned at the turnstiles for entry. While match tickets are being issued electronically, this does not affect your Scotland Season Pass and you must bring this along on the day to gain entry.

Need Help? Contact us!
If you need help with your ticket(s) please contact us well in advance of matchday to resolve any issues. This will ensure you are able to enter the stadium easily on matchday.

KEY TIMINGS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bags: no bigger than A4

For security reasons supporters are urged where possible not to bring bags to BT Murrayfield. Bags larger than A4 size (21cm x 30cm) will not be permitted unless required for medical or childcare reasons. Bags A4 size or smaller will be searched prior to entry into the stadium. Please note: there will be no bag drop facility at the stadium.

Locations around the city can be found here:

• https://usebounce.com/city/edinburgh
• https://stasher.com/luggage-storage/edinburgh

What not to bring

For the safety of everyone at the game, there are a few items that will not be allowed into the stadium. For the full list, visit the matchday FAQs on the ASK Scottish Rugby section of our website.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

For the full terms of entry, please read our Ticket Terms and Conditions (link below). Please also take the time to read the full list of safety measures and to find out more about what you can expect on matchdays, visit the ASK Scottish Rugby section.

Health

Please follow current Scottish Government guidelines. Hand-sanitisers will be situated throughout the stadium.

GETTING TO BT Murrayfield

BY TRAIN
Please note that planned disruption on the rail networks will affect services on matchday, Saturday 29 October. Given the limited services, please plan ahead with alternative travel arrangements. Other transport options are listed below, and for further information on the planned rail strikes, please visit www.scotrail.co.uk

BY TRAM
To make it as easy as possible to use the tram on matchdays, Edinburgh Trams have introduced pre-purchase tickets to help reduce queues at ticket machines. You can buy a ‘Rugby Return’ ticket for use on matchdays (£3.40 adults, £1.80 children) or a ‘Family Day Tripper’ (£7.50 for a day’s tram travel for up to 2 adults plus up to 3 children. You can pre-purchase your tram tickets at edinburghticket.com, linked below.

BY BUS
Lothian Buses run several routes throughout the city that service BT Murrayfield. All Lothian buses accept contactless payments or you can download the Lothian Bus mobile app to help plan your travel to the game. Visit lothianbuses.com for more information.

ON FOOT
BT Murrayfield is approximately a 45-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre. From Princes Street head to Shandwick Place, which leads on to Atholl Place, then onto Haymarket Terrace. Continue and either turn left onto Roseburn Street at the Roseburn Bar (for the south turnstiles) or continue and turn left onto Riversdale Crescent at the Murrayfield Bar (for the north turnstiles).

Road closures may look a bit different for this match, our partners Police Scotland and Edinburgh City Council work closely with us and make sure enhancements are trialled to ensure the continuous safe delivery of our events.

BY CAR
The Car Park at BT Murrayfield is sold out for this game.There is no parking available in the streets around the stadium on matchdays. Please note the following road access changes:

• There is no exit from Roseburn Gardens to Roseburn Terrace (either the left turn onto the main road towards Corstorphine and the west or the right turn towards the city centre. Both are no longer permitted)
• You can access Roseburn Gardens turning left from the westbound lane on Roseburn Terrace.
• You are not permitted to turn right from Roseburn Terrace into Roseburn Gardens.

PARK AND RIDE
Park and Ride is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, save money and help ease congestion in Edinburgh. There are seven park and rides operating in and around Edinburgh:

Ingliston (west)
Hermiston (west)
Newcraighall (east)
Ferrytoll (north)
Sheriffhall (south)
Straiton (south)
Wallyford (east)

AT THE STADIUM: THINGS TO SEE & DO

Please Note: Limited Cash Payments
BT Murrayfield is a cashless stadium, with contactless/card payment only at all refreshment units (Cash is accepted in the Macron Store because the stadium is cashless, there are no ATMs onsite).

Macron merchandise at The Scottish Rugby Store & Marquees
The Scottish Rugby Store, situated in the lower south-west corner of the stadium, and the merchandise marquees behind the North and East stands will all be open from general turnstiles opening  and again after the final whistle.

Scotland Team Arrival: 3.55pm
Give the Scotland players a rousing welcome to BT Murrayfield when the team coach arrives behind the West Stand, with a special Peter Vardy vehicle “Leading The Charge”.

Huge Range of Food
There are over 45 food units all around the stadium serving a variety of food. Scottish Rugby itself on promoting the very best of Scotland’s food and drink, with several small artisan producers around the ground. For example, look out for Bonnie Burrito behind the West Stand, well known in the city for offering Mexican food with a distinctively Scottish Twist.  Also try Leon Milne’s locally sourced venison burger and Spanish Churros, both available in the West Fan Village. If you’re in search of something a little different, try Rory Mackay’s home-roasted stovies from Stronmagachan, a family-run farm north of Inverary.

Behind the East Stand, try Karl Falconer’s homebred pork hog roast from Invercannich Farm near Beauly. In addition, we have traditional burgers, fish & chips, woodfired pizza, doughnuts and Asian flavoured offers also available around the stadium. If you’re looking for a warm drink, bean to cup coffee is served in the stadium.

Bars
A mix of draught bars and can bars are available in the West Fan Village, and on the upper concourses in the West Stand. Tennent’s Lager, GUINNESS and Caledonia Best are all served in recyclable vegware pint cups. Cans include Tennent’s Lager, Drygate Seven Peaks IPA, Magners Cider, Magners Dark Fruit & Gin & Tonic. There’s a full range of single serve wines as well as a selection of soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola Zero and Diet Coke, IRN-BRU, and Strathmore still water.

Look out for a brand new GUINNESS Crate bar behind the North Stand. Our sports bar, the Tennent’s Lager Up & Under, is open to all in the south west of the stadium or, if you’re looking for bubbles, look out for Wine bar & Champagne bar in the West Fan Village.

Non-Alcoholic is lager available from most locations.

Peter Vardy Driving Experience
Test your skills against the Scotland players at the Peter Vardy driving experience in the West Fan Village.

Scotland’s Playlist
Head along to the North Stage between 3.30pm and 5pm to see Moonlight Zoo perform as part of Scotland’s Playlist.

Match Programme
The official match programme will be available from roaming sellers all around the stadium. Programme sellers.

Ref Talk!
Battery operated handsets with earphones allow you to hear the referee throughout the game. They are available from sellers located around the stadium, priced £7. If for any reason you have issues with your handset please speak to someone at the Ticket Office in the East or one of the sellers located outside the Macron marquee at the North of the stadium or at the Macron store at the West.

Blue Crew
If you have any questions on the day, look out for one of our Blue Crew members (wearing blue jackets) who will be happy to help. During the game, contact your nearest steward (wearing a yellow jacket). There are stewards at the entrance to every section of the stadium.

Supporter Wellbeing
Scottish Rugby wants everyone who comes to BT Murrayfield to have a great match day experience. Supporters are encouraged to be mindful of others while enjoying all that is on offer. Scottish Rugby does not encourage nor tolerate ‘booing’ of the opposition at any point during the game and asks all fans to refrain from engaging in this activity.

Feel unwell?
We have a full medical team on duty for your safety and wellbeing, including First Aid, paramedics and doctors. If you feel unwell, please contact your nearest steward, who will direct you to further help. The First Aid room is located at ground level in the south west corner of the stadium (near the Scottish Rugby store).

Lost property
If you mislay property in the stadium please contact your nearest steward. If you discover the loss after the event, contact our Facilities staff at [email protected].

HELP US KEEP BT MURRAYFIELD SUSTAINABLE

With the help of our official waste and recycling partner Biffa, we managed to recycle 49% of our matchday waste at BT Murrayfield and the DAM Health Stadium during the Autumn Nations Series last November. The remaining general waste was converted from waste to energy – we are proud that none of our waste goes to land fill.

With Biffa’s help we have introduced new segregated bins to the stadium to improve our direct recycling stats and would like to encourage everyone attending this weekend to use these recycling and general waste bins to dispose of your litter responsibly and help us continue to keep matchdays more sustainable