What’s on Guide: Black Lion

17 Jan 2025

Get set for Sunday's EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Black Lion at Hive Stadium with our What's on Guide.

GET TICKETS

Secure the best available seats or standing terrace spots HERE. With family pass and student pass deals available, there’s a ticket for everyone at Hive Stadium.

GATES OPEN

General turnstiles open at 11.30am ahead of a 1pm kick-off at Hive Stadium.

HIVE STADIUM FAN ZONE

There’s plenty on the go in the Hive Stadium fan zone to keep fans of all ages entertained!

With amazing food and drink options, fun zone games, Scottish Building Society community skills challenge and the Dropkicks karaoke truck, there’s no shortage of activity to get you in the mood for match night.

THE CLUBHOUSE

Open to all supporters from 11.30am, The Clubhouse – located in The Thistle Suite – is the perfect spot to stay warm and catch-up with friends ahead of kick-off.

We’ll have build up to Edinburgh vs Black Lion on the big screens pre-match, and then Toulouse vs Leicester Tigers post-match.

SIGNING SESSION

Head to The Clubhouse from 11.50am where Mark Bennett, Ben Muncaster, Angus Williams and Connor Boyle will be taking part in a signing session.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE UNSIGNED STAGE

Scott McGill will be your pre-match soundtrack, performing in the Hive Stadium Fan Zone from 11.55am to 12.40pm.

SCOTTISH RUGBY STORE

Head to the Scottish Rugby Store – located on the South/West corner of Scottish Gas Murrayfield – to make sure you’re kitted out in the newest Edinburgh Rugby merch!

BALL DELIVERY

Get in your seats early and make some noise for 13-year-old Edinburgh fan Lochi McCready who will be taking out the match ball having been surprised with the news earlier this week by his favourite players Duhan van der Merwe and Pierre Schoeman. Read more here.

SCOTTISH BUILDING SOCIETY HALF-TIME

We’re delighted to welcome minis from Melrose RFC who will form our pre-match guard of honour and take part in our Scottish Building Society half-time games.

HALF-TIME LAP OF HONOUR

Edinburgh Rugby will welcome five of the winning boys teams to Hive Stadium from the recent National Youth Cup Finals.

Boroughmuir (U16s), Peebles (U18s and U16s), Howe of Fife (U18s) and Aberdeen Wanderers (U18s) will all take part in a half-time lap of honour, giving Edinburgh fans the chance to show their appreciation.

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