Scotland v Spain - Matchday Information

Scottish Rugby looks forward to welcoming fans back to Hive Stadium in Edinburgh for Scotland v Spain, Scotland Women’s opening game of the season and the warm-up to the inaugural WXV tournament next month. The game kicks off at 5.45pm and will finish in time for fans to catch the men’s Rugby World Cup game against Romania (kick-off 8pm) which is being shown in the Tennent’s Up & Under Bar next door in Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

As ever, we strongly encourage you to plan your journey to the stadium in advance. To help you plan your day, here is some useful information.

TICKETS

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

To improve access, security and sustainability on Scotland matchdays, all Scotland match tickets are being issued to the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App to be scanned upon arrival at Hive Stadium for entry into the stadium. Your Scottish Rugby ticketing account – the one you used to purchase your tickets – will link your ticket(s) to the new App using the mobile number registered to your ticketing account. As there should only be one ticket per device, all ticket holders (except children or dependents) must download the app so the purchaser can transfer their tickets to their devices in order to enter the stadium. If you’ve bought a few tickets for family or friends, you’ll be able to transfer these tickets to each person in your group once they have downloaded the app to their smartphone.

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.

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Small Bags

A ‘small bags only’ policy operates for games at Hive Stadium. Ticket holders will only be allowed to enter the stadium with bags up to A4 size. The only exceptions to this rule are for supporters who require bags larger than A4 size for health reasons, including parents with young children who need to carry medical/dietary items. Note that sporrans and bagpipes are allowed into the stadium. All bags will be searched before tickets are scanned. 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 take enhanced hygiene measures whilst travelling to, and inside, in the stadium. Please note: female sanitary products will be available in all toilets at the stadium and hand-sanitisers will be situated throughout the stadium.

GETTING TO HIVE STADIUM

The 7,600-seater stadium, home of Edinburgh Rugby, is situated next to Scottish Gas Murrayfield and is well served by public transport and only a 45-minute walk from the city centre.

By Tram

Edinburgh’s tram line runs from Edinburgh Station into the city centre and there’s a stop at Murrayfield. You exit the station onto Roseburn Street, where you follow the signs to Hive Stadium along the pedestrian walkway that links Roseburn Street with the turnstiles at the south end of the stadium. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding trams. You can either use the ticket vending machines at tram stops or pre-purchase tickets on the Transport for Edinburgh App.

By Bus

For the South Turnstiles: Lothian Buses 1, 2, 22, 30 all stop on Westfield Road, from where you can walk to Roseburn Street, turn left under the bridge onto the pedestrian walkway that links to the turnstiles at the south end of the stadium.

For the North Turnstiles: Lothian Buses 12, 26, 31, First Buses 21A, 22, 38, 38A, the Airlink 100 (from the Airport) and Scottish Citylink 900 all stop on Corstorphine Road, from where you walk along Riversdale Crescent and through the Ice Rink Car Park to the turnstiles at the north end of the stadium.

Full details of services can be found at www.lothianbuses.com.

By Train

On arrival at Haymarket or Waverley, you can then jump on a tram straight to the stadium. Buy tickets in advance, either at staffed stations, by phone (0344 811 0141) or at scotrail.co.uk, linked below. Get live train running info via Twitter @ScotRailvor text ‘ScotRail’ to 86688 for the ScotRail app.

On Foot

Hive Stadium 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).

By Car

There is no parking available for general supporters. There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces available for wheelchair and accessible ticket holders. Parking for Blue Badge holders will be in Saughtonhall Car Park on matchday and access will be via Saughtonhall Bridge. Blue Badge parking is prebooked at [email protected].

GETTING INTO HIVE STADIUM

Turnstiles open at 4pm. You’ll be directed into the West Fan Village where you can enjoy the match day build-up. Grab yourself food & drink at a variety of outlets including coffee & churros, and pizza. Get a selfie with Scotland mascot Lochie and a matchday pic in the village.

Please do also remember Hive Stadium is located in a residential area so please be respectful of our neighbours when arriving and leaving the stadium.

THINGS TO DO AT THE STADIUM

Please Note: Limited Cash Payments

Hive 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).

Scotland Team Arrival: 4.15pm
Give the players a rousing welcome when they arrive at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. (The Spain team arrives at 4.25pm)

Macron Merchandise
The Scottish Rugby Store will be open until kick-off at 5.45pm.

Match Guide
The official Match Guide will be available on scottishrugby.org. Scan the QR code you’ll see at the stadium to access the Match Guide.

Get Social
Share your matchday pics with us using #AsOne on social media, and by tagging @Scotlandteam on Instagram and Twitter.

Range of Food & Drinks

There will be a variety of food and drink stands in the fan village to enjoy throughout the matchday, including gourmet burgers, salt & chilli chicken, waffles & crepes, pizza, The Duck Club, The Treat Plug, coffee and The Famous Grouse Club House.
Vegetarian, vegan and G/F options are available at Dunk It, Salt & Chilli Chicken, Pizza, and The Duck Club.

Activities

Join us pre-kick-off for a silent disco around the West Fan Village as well as face painting for all the family.

Look out for our trophy exhibition:

The Caledonian Quaich

This trophy was first contested 30 years ago at the inaugural women’s match against Ireland. It was presented annually until its retirement in 2013.

The Celtic Quaich

Presented at the first match against Wales in 1993 and, like its sister trophy, retired in 2013.

Post Match Entertainment

As well as enjoying all of the international action up close in the stadium, you can support Scotland men in their Rugby World Cup game against Romania in the Tennent’s Up & Under bar alongside fellow Scotland fans from 7.30pm. Entry is on a first come, first served basis to ticket holders for Scotland women v Spain only.

Crew

If you have any questions on the day, look out for one of our Crew members who will be happy to help. During the game, contact your nearest steward (wearing a yellow jacket).

Supporter Wellbeing
Scottish Rugby wants everyone who comes to Hive Stadium 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.

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