Everything you need to know: Picnic on the Pitch 2026

EVENT INFORMATION

The event will start at 11am and will finish at 2pm.

Fans of all ages can then pick the best spot to unpack their picnic blankets (no chairs please) and settle in on the Hive Stadium playing surface for an afternoon of fun.

The Edinburgh Rugby playing squad will be there to meet and chat with everyone, take selfies and grab autographs. We want the event to be as relaxed, enjoyable, and informal as possible.

TICKETS

Attendees should have received a ticket from Eventbrite, please ensure you have this ready if you are asked to show it on arrival. There are still some spaces available HERE.

WHAT’S ON

• Live Music: Scott McGill will be providing the backing track to the event.
• Q&As: Hear from players Geordie Gywnn, Harry Paterson; Coaches Sean Everitt, Brad Davis and Tim Sampson, and Managing Director Douglas Struth
• Charity Raffle: Our charity partner It’s Good 2 Give will be in the Hive tunnel selling raffle tickets with the winner to be drawn towards the end of the event.
• Games: A host of games and activities from giant Jenga and Connect Four to Table Football and Classic Cornhole will be set up around the perimeter of the Hive Stadium pitch to entertain all the family. Keep your eyes peeled for a number of our partners who will also be on site with games and giveaways.
• Shop: The Scottish Rugby Store will be open for the duration of the event, it’s the perfect time for you to stock up and enjoy the 50% off sale!

FOOD AND DRINK

You can bring your own food and beverages to this event, however there are some restrictions:

• All bags will be searched on arrival. There may be a lot of bags on the day so please arrive in good time to enter the event. Your patience and understanding here would be greatly appreciated
• Sealed plastic bottles of water / soft drinks can be brought in up to a maximum of 500ml
• No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles can be brought in from outside the event
• No knives of any kind can be brought in from outside the event
• Food and beverages (soft and alcoholic) will be available to buy at the event

GETTING HERE AND GETTING IN

Access to the event will be down the ‘East/West Link’ only – opposite the Murrayfield tram stop. Access to the pitch will be down the players’ tunnel!

There is no general parking at the event. Blue Badge parking will be in the South Stand car park – accessed via the Gatehouse on Roseburn Street. Please contact [email protected] to book a space.

HELP US PROTECT OUR PITCH

Flat-soled shoes must be worn to access the grass – unfortunately, pitch access will not be granted otherwise. Wheelchairs are allowed on the pitch. Chairs are not permitted on the pitch.

Please put any rubbish items in the bins provided. All help to take care of the Hive Stadium surface is much appreciated.

Please also note, we’re sorry to confirm that dogs are not permitted at the event.

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