Countdown to kick-off: Lions on sale next week!

14 Sep 2023

The countdown to kick-off has now begun… BKT United Rugby Championship returns to the Scottish capital next month with Emirates Lions first up at Hive Stadium on Saturday 28 October (kick-off 5pm).

As Sean Everitt’s side continue build-up to a home opener against the South African side, tickets for the unmissable clash go on public sale next Thursday (21 September) as part of a ‘universal on-sale’ across all BKT United Rugby Championship teams.

Castle Club Members will once again have the first opportunity to secure their tickets for Lions with their pre-sale window open from Tuesday 19 September. Get your Castle Club Membership here to gain early access!

Don’t want to worry about match tickets? Get your Season Ticket Membership to guarantee your place at Hive Stadium for every regular season home fixture in 2023/24. With £99* season tickets available for students and SCRUMS registered active club players, there’s a place for everyone this upcoming campaign!

*Please note that all Season Ticket Memberships are subject to a £5 order processing fee.

Countdown to kick-off…

As we countdown to URC lift-off, we’ll have plenty of preview content to get you in the mood for the return of rugby to Hive Stadium.

With player highlights, match clips, home opponent previews and some exciting matchday announcements still to come, the anticipation for the return of URC rugby will soon hit fever pitch with just over 40 days until Lions touchdown in the capital.

Don’t forget! You can watch two curtain raisers at Hive Stadium later this month with Scottish Building Society Pre-Season Series fixtures against Connacht and Bath on consecutive Friday nights.

Sean Everitt’s side take on Connacht on Friday 29 September (kick-off 7.30pm), before hosting Bath on Friday 6 October (kick-off 7.30pm).

GET YOR MATCH TICKETS FOR BOTH GAMES HERE!

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