What’s on Guide: Leinster

18 Sep 2024

Get set for a massive night of action at Hive Stadium as we take on Leinster in Round 1 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Here’s our What’s on Guide for Friday night’s league opener.

 

GET TICKETS

Tickets remain for this unmissable clash but are selling fast! Book now to secure the best available seats or standing terrace spots in Hive Stadium.

 

GENERAL TURNSTILES

General turnstiles open at 6pm ahead of a 7.35pm kick-off in Hive Stadium.

 

HIVE STADIUM FAN ZONE

We’ve got loads on in the Hive Stadium Fan Zone ahead of kick-off!

Live music on the unsigned stage – Fraser McLean and PG Ciarletta will be bringing the vibes pre-match.

There will be brilliant food and drink options as always, with plenty of fun and games for all the family.

Don’t miss out on the Scottish Building Society Skills Challenge and the Dropkick Murphy’s Karaoke Truck!

 

 

THE CLUBHOUSE

The Supporter’s Clubhouse returns to the Thistle Suite and is the perfect place to stay warm and chat with friends or family ahead of match night.

Grab a drink or some hot food, while a face painter will be on and to add some colour to the occasion!

Simply head to the Thistle Suite via the main front entrance of Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

 

SIGNING SESSION

Head to The Clubhouse from 6.45pm to 7.20pm for an exclusive signing session with four of your Edinburgh Rugby stars!

 

CAPITAL KITCHEN

Want to upgrade your match night dining? Look no further than the Capital Kitchen, located in the President’s Suite, next to The Clubhouse.

With the suite open 90 minutes prior to kick-off and a pre-match carvery and dessert, it’s the perfect spot to unwind ahead of kick-off!

BOOK INTO CAPITAL KITCHEN FOR LEINSTER!

 

ERSKINE STEWART’S MELVILLE PIPE BAND

We’re delighted to welcome Erskine Stewart’s Melville band to Hive Stadium for our URC opener!

The pipe band will be performing in Hive Stadium from 7pm-7.10pm before piping the teams onto the pitch!

 

BALL DELIVERY

We’re delighted to welcome club centurion and the club’s most-capped centre of all time Chris Dean back to Hive Stadium to deliver the match ball.

Get in your seats early and give Dean the farewell he deserves as he gets the night underway!

 

HALF-TIME FUN

Stay in your seats for the Scottish Building Society half-time high-ball challenge, while we’re excited to welcome Erskine Stewart’s Melville minis to Hive Stadium for our half-time games.

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