Rugby's oldest derby is back – tickets for the opening leg of the 1872 Cup are now available to buy, as Edinburgh Rugby welcome Glasgow Warriors to Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 27 December.
This year’s capital clash carries extra weight as the only 1872 Cup meeting between the two sides over the festive period, with the second and deciding leg heading to Glasgow’s Hampden Park in April.
For anyone craving their intercity rugby fix this Christmas, this Boxing week showdown is the one not to miss!
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Match Tickets
Get your tickets today for Rugby's Oldest Derby and make sure you're in the crowd for the festive clash!
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Matchday Information
Find out more about ticket offers, getting to the game and what's on at the ground.
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Hospitality
From individual hospitality spaces, to a full box, there's something for everyone at the 1872 Cup.
LEARN MOREWe offer two options for family packages:
Package one – two adults and two under 16s – in Category 3 costs £113 (including booking fee)
Package two – one adult and three under 16s – in Category 3 costs £96 (including booking fee)
PLUS, all bookings over 50 get a video message and half-time shoutouts, and every group is automatically entered into a prize draw where the top three groups that bring the most people will win some amazing prizes!
Complete the form below to submit your group booking request.
Please note, bookings are at the discretion of Edinburgh Rugby and are subject to availability. Submitting this form does not guarantee a booking.
Ticket Office Opening Times
If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Engagement Team. Or email [email protected].
Where can I buy match tickets?
Tickets can only be purchased directly from Scottish Rugby website through the link provided here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/
How do I receive my match tickets?
All match tickets are delivered via the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App as part of our ongoing drive to improve access, security and sustainability on match days. Your Scottish Rugby ticketing account, through which you purchased your tickets, will link your tickets to the App using the mobile number registered to your ticketing account. Your match tickets will then be sent to the app on your device, to be scanned at the turnstiles at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for entry into the stadium.
We encourage all ticket purchasers to download the app as soon as possible. Tickets for the match will be received by the week of the game, if you have not received your tickets to your app, please check that the mobile number on your ticketing account is correct and up to date.
I have an Edinburgh Rugby Season Ticket – how do I enter the stadium?
Season Tickets will NOT be active for this fixture. Match tickets will be sent via the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App and should be received by the week of the game.
Can I buy and sell tickets anywhere else online?
Edinburgh Rugby do not have an official secondary ticketing partner and therefore tickets should only be purchased from Edinburgh Rugby directly through the following link: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/.
The club actively discourage the activities of ticket touts and any tickets for sale on known secondary ticketing websites will be investigated and those seats will be cancelled.
Can I bring my young child?
We operate a ‘babes in arms’ policy, meaning children under the age of two (2) will be admitted to Scottish Gas Murrayfield free of charge if they are accompanied by an adult with a valid match ticket.
Matches are however extremely busy events with large crowds and loud music which may not be suitable for very young children.
Ensure your app is up to date
Please make sure you have the most up-to-date version of the app to ensure all security and app updates have been processed. If you have an older version of the app, you will need perform the update to access your tickets. Please take a moment to ensure you have the latest version before arriving at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Multiple Tickets
If you have multiple match or season tickets within your app, we strongly advise you transfer the ticket(s) to the other people in your group before you arrive at Scottish Gas Murrayfield to ensure you all get into the stadium easily without any delays. Remember: Tickets held for U16s do not need to be transferred.
Transferring tickets
If the person you want to send the ticket to is already a contact in your phone, ask them to download the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App. When they have done this, their name will appear in the app on your phone under the heading “My contacts with app”. You can now transfer the ticket to them. Find out more: How do I transfer a mobile ticket.
This fixture is included as part of your 2026/27 Edinburgh Rugby Season Ticket, however you must claim your seat at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Season Ticket holders can login to their account on the Scottish Rugby Online Ticket Centre to access a pre-sale window to select their seat(s). Holders will also have the option to upgrade their seats and purchase additional match tickets for friends and family.
This exclusive pre-window for Season Ticket Holders will take place from Friday 10 July 12 noon – Sunday 2 August, 11.59pm.
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR SEAT(S)
Login to the ticketing account that was used to buy your season ticket. You must ensure you are logged into the correct ticketing account to see the season ticket prices option.
When selecting your seat, you will see a price band beginning in “ERST“. This will be £0 if it is in the corresponding price category or will have an upgrade cost of £5 – £15, depending on your season ticket price category and the location of seat you are selecting in Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
The price you will see when logged into your Online Ticketing Account and selecting your tickets will refer to the ‘upgrade’ cost.
It will be £0 in the category that corresponds to your season ticket. However, it will show the upgrade price if you are selecting a higher category.
For Category 1 season ticket members, the price will be displayed as £0 for Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3, and Cat 4.
For Category 2 season ticket members, the price will be displayed as £0 for Cat 2, Cat 3 and Cat 4. £5 for a Cat 1 upgrade per ticket.
For Category 3 season ticket members, the price will be displayed as £0 for Cat 3 and Cat 4, £5 for Cat 2 or £10 for a Cat 1 upgrade per ticket.
For Category 4 season ticket members, the price will be displayed as £0 for Cat 4, £5 for Cat 3, £10 for Cat 2, and £15 for a Cat 1 upgrade per ticket.
HOW TO ASSIGN SEATS FOR OTHER HOLDERS
Season Ticket holders will only be able to book 1 match ticket per season ticket, any others must be assigned to the individual season ticket holder.
To add someone to your network, log into your online account and click the person icon to view your Account Menu.
To be able to secure and assign seats for other Season Ticket Holders in your party you must first have them added to your network on your e-ticketing account.
For full instructions on how to set up ‘My Network’ & how to assign tickets please see the FAQs pages below:
How do I set up ‘My Network’?
How do I assign when purchasing tickets/passes?
Please note, you will not be able to secure a seat for someone who has a season ticket in a different category to yourself i.e., if you are in Cat 1 and they are in Cat 2. That person will need to log on to their e-ticketing account and secure their seat themselves.
CAN I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL MATCH TICKETS?
Season Ticket Holders can purchase additional match tickets for friends and family members during the pre-sale window.
There will be no limit on the number of additional match tickets Season Ticket Holders can purchase.
WHAT IF I DON’T CLAIM MY SEAT?
The deadline to choose your seat location is 11.59pm on Sunday 2 August. If you do not secure your seat, we will allocate your seat(s) within your corresponding price band.
Please note, Season Tickets will NOT be active for this fixture. Match tickets will be sent via the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App and should be received by the week of the game.
Castle Club Members will be able to purchase tickets for the 1872 Cup from Tuesday 4 August, 12 noon, as part of an exclusive pre-sale window.
Please note, members are limited to the purchase of four match tickets per member for the 1872 Cup.
Click here to become a Castle Club Member for £30 per person.
Questions? Please contact the Customer Engagement Team
