Murrayfield Stadium Guide: Six Nations Matchday in Edinburgh

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⏱️ 14 minute read | Updated August 2026

Scottish Gas Murrayfield is the home of Scottish rugby and one of the great traditional venues of the Guinness Six Nations.

Located to the west of Edinburgh city centre, the stadium can welcome more than 67,000 supporters, creating one of the Championship’s biggest matchday crowds.

But the experience begins long before kick-off.

On a Scotland home weekend, Edinburgh fills with home and travelling supporters before thousands make their way west towards Murrayfield by tram, bus and on foot.

If you’re planning to watch Scotland at Murrayfield, this guide covers the essentials — including seating, transport, atmosphere, tickets, pubs, restaurants, accessibility and what to expect on matchday.

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Murrayfield at a Glance

Stadium: Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Commonly known as: Murrayfield
City: Edinburgh
Home team: Scotland
Capacity: 67,144
Location: West Edinburgh
Nearest tram stop: Murrayfield Stadium
Opened: 1925
Primary use: Rugby union

Murrayfield is Scotland’s national rugby stadium and the largest stadium in the country.

Its official sponsored name is Scottish Gas Murrayfield, although supporters and visitors commonly refer to it simply as Murrayfield.

The stadium sits a few miles west of central Edinburgh and is particularly well connected by tram.

That means supporters can spend much of the day enjoying Edinburgh before travelling towards the stadium as kick-off approaches.

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2027 Six Nations Matches at Murrayfield

Scotland have three home fixtures at Scottish Gas Murrayfield during the 2027 Guinness Six Nations.

Date	Fixture	Kick-off
Sat 6 Feb	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland v Italy 🇮🇹	14:10 GMT
Sat 13 Feb	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland v Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿	16:40 GMT
Fri 5 Mar	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland v Ireland 🇮🇪	20:10 GMT

Scotland begin their Championship at home against Italy before Wales arrive in Edinburgh just one week later.

Their final home match is particularly interesting from a matchday perspective: Scotland v Ireland under the Friday night lights.

Three home matches give supporters several opportunities to experience Murrayfield during the 2027 Championship.

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Murrayfield Stadium Seating

Murrayfield consists of four principal stands:

• North Stand
• South Stand
• East Stand
• West Stand

Most areas include lower and upper-tier seating, creating a large enclosed rugby bowl.

Where you choose to sit can significantly change how you experience the match.

Lower-tier seating

Lower-level seats bring you closer to the pitch.

They offer a stronger sense of the collisions, kicking and physical speed of international rugby.

If you sit very low, however, it can be harder to see how play is developing across the opposite side of the field.

Upper-tier seating

Higher seats give you a wider tactical view.

From above, defensive lines, kicking patterns and attacking structures can be easier to follow.

The trade-off is greater distance from the players.

Side-on versus behind the posts

Seats along the East and West Stands generally provide a more traditional side-on view.

North and South Stand seating can give a different perspective, particularly when play moves towards your end.

There isn’t a universally correct choice.

It depends on whether you value proximity, perspective, atmosphere or price most.

Where Are the Best Seats at Murrayfield?

The best seat at Murrayfield depends on the type of spectator you are.

🏉 Best for seeing the whole match

Seats near halfway in the East or West Stand, particularly with some elevation, generally provide one of the clearest overall views.

You can follow both halves evenly and see tactical shape more easily.

🔥 Best for atmosphere

For major Scotland internationals, atmosphere spreads throughout the stadium.

The build-up to kick-off, anthem and first few minutes of a big fixture can make almost any part of Murrayfield feel involved.

🏃 Best for getting close to the action

Lower-tier seats get you closer to pitch level.

They can be particularly enjoyable if you want to experience the speed and physicality of the game at close range.

💷 Best for value

Don’t automatically dismiss upper-level seats.

A higher position with a clear view of the whole field can provide an excellent rugby experience and may offer better value than more expensive lower seating.

Six Nations Atmosphere at Murrayfield

Murrayfield has one of the most distinctive pre-match rituals in the Six Nations.

The atmosphere builds gradually as supporters travel west from Edinburgh city centre, Haymarket and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Then comes one of the great moments of a Scotland international:

Flower of Scotland.

The crowd traditionally continues part of the anthem without musical accompaniment, allowing tens of thousands of voices to carry around the stadium.

For first-time visitors, it can be one of the most memorable parts of the entire day.

The atmosphere naturally intensifies for historic rivalries.

A Calcutta Cup match against England has a different edge, while Wales and Ireland also bring significant travelling support.

In 2027, the Friday-night fixture against Ireland should offer another very different Murrayfield experience.

Murrayfield and Scottish Rugby History

International rugby has been played at Murrayfield for more than a century.

The original stadium opened in 1925, establishing the site as the permanent home of Scottish rugby.

The venue evolved significantly over the following decades, with major redevelopment culminating in the modern all-seater stadium during the 1990s.

Murrayfield has witnessed some of Scotland’s defining rugby moments.

One of the most famous came in 1990, when Scotland defeated England 13–7 to secure the Grand Slam.

The stadium has also hosted Rugby World Cup matches, European club finals, British & Irish Lions rugby and numerous other major sporting and entertainment events.

Today, it remains inseparable from Scottish international rugby.

Getting to Murrayfield

Murrayfield is located west of Edinburgh city centre and is particularly well served by public transport.

🚋 By tram

For many supporters, the tram is the simplest option.

Murrayfield Stadium tram stop is directly beside the ground.

Trams run through central Edinburgh and connect Murrayfield with locations including:

• Princes Street
• Haymarket
• Edinburgh Airport

Expect services to be very busy before and after Scotland internationals.

Buy or activate your ticket before travelling and allow more time than you would on an ordinary day.

🚆 By train

If you’re arriving in Edinburgh by rail, Haymarket is particularly convenient for Murrayfield.

From Haymarket you can:

• take a tram
• take a bus
• walk to the stadium

Edinburgh Waverley is further away but offers easy access to the tram network through the city centre.

🚶 On foot

Walking is a perfectly realistic option.

From Edinburgh city centre, Murrayfield is roughly a 45-minute walk, depending on your starting point and pace.

From Haymarket, the journey is considerably shorter.

On matchday, walking also lets you experience the gradual build-up as more supporters join the route towards the ground.

🚌 By bus

Numerous Lothian Bus routes serve the Murrayfield, Roseburn, Corstorphine and Gorgie areas.

Event-day arrangements can change, so check current transport information before travelling.

🚗 By car

Driving directly to Murrayfield is generally not recommended for an international.

There is no general public stadium parking for major Scotland matches.

If you need to drive towards Edinburgh, consider park-and-ride facilities before continuing by public transport.

When Should You Arrive?

Aim to be around Murrayfield well before kick-off.

Your journey can take longer than usual because of:

• crowded trams
• busy buses
• pedestrian traffic
• stadium queues
• security checks
• finding your entrance
• getting food or drink
• finding your seat

Aiming to arrive near the stadium around an hour before kick-off gives you a useful buffer.

But there’s little reason to leave Edinburgh until the last possible moment.

For many supporters, the hours before the match are one of the highlights of the weekend.

Pubs, Food and Drink Near Murrayfield

This is an area where it pays to plan ahead.

The pubs closest to Murrayfield can become extremely busy on Scotland matchdays, so deciding roughly where you want to stop before setting off can save time.

🍺 Roseburn Bar — close to Murrayfield

Roseburn Bar is on Roseburn Terrace, very close to the stadium.

It’s a natural option for supporters who want a traditional pub atmosphere within easy walking distance of Murrayfield.

The obvious downside is its popularity: expect it to become extremely busy on international days.

Best for: a classic pre-match pint close to the ground.

🍺 Ryrie’s Bar — Haymarket

Ryrie’s Bar sits beside Haymarket station, making it particularly convenient for supporters arriving by train.

Its location also puts you on the natural route towards Murrayfield afterwards.

Best for: supporters arriving through Haymarket who want a pint before continuing to the stadium.

🍺 The Haymarket — easy transport onward

Haymarket is another practical option close to Haymarket station.

From here, you can continue towards Murrayfield on foot or jump on the tram.

Best for: convenience and an easy onward journey.

🍽️ Dine Murrayfield — food closer to the stadium

For something more substantial, Dine Murrayfield is located around Murrayfield Place and offers a gastropub-style option relatively close to the ground.

This is a better choice if you want to sit down and eat rather than simply grab a pre-match pint.

Best for: a proper meal near Murrayfield.

Booking ahead is sensible on an international weekend.

🍝 Locanda de Gusti — a pre-match meal near Haymarket

If food is a bigger priority, Locanda de Gusti on Dalry Road is a highly regarded Italian restaurant within the wider Haymarket area.

It isn’t immediately beside the stadium, which can actually be an advantage if you want a more relaxed meal before joining the rugby crowds.

Best for: a sit-down meal before heading towards Murrayfield.

💡 Matchday approach

One good strategy is:

Eat or drink around Haymarket → walk or tram towards Murrayfield → enjoy the stadium build-up.

If you’re determined to use one of the pubs immediately around Roseburn, arrive considerably earlier.

On a sell-out international day, proximity to the stadium usually means bigger crowds.

Edinburgh Before and After the Match

Murrayfield works particularly well as part of a full Edinburgh weekend.

Before kick-off, supporters can spend time around:

• the Old Town
• Princes Street
• New Town
• Haymarket
• West End

before heading west towards the stadium.

Afterwards, trams and buses can take you back towards central Edinburgh, although expect significant demand immediately after full time.

If you’re staying overnight, there’s no need to rush away.

Edinburgh offers an enormous choice of pubs, restaurants and nightlife after the rugby.

Accessibility at Murrayfield

Scottish Gas Murrayfield provides a range of facilities for supporters with accessibility requirements.

These include:

• accessible entrances
• lifts within several stands
• accessible viewing areas
• accessible toilets
• Changing Places facilities
• sensory support
• assistance-dog provision
• accessible matchday support staff
• limited accessible parking by advance arrangement

The Murrayfield tram stop is also fully accessible.

For supporters who may benefit from additional assistance once inside the stadium grounds, Scottish Rugby operates an accessible matchday shuttle service for men’s international fixtures.

If you require specific arrangements, contact the stadium or ticket provider well before matchday.

Murrayfield Tickets

Scotland Six Nations matches at Murrayfield can attract very strong demand.

For the 2027 Championship, standard tickets for Scotland’s home matches are not yet on general sale, although official hospitality is already available.

Scottish Rugby has indicated that general ticket-sale information will be announced later.

Potential buying routes can include:

• Scottish Rugby’s official ticketing platform
• Scotland Supporters Club pre-sales
• hospitality
• authorised ticket providers
• reputable resale marketplaces

The level of demand can vary considerably depending on the opponent.

Before purchasing, make sure you understand:

• your seating location
• the ticket source
• delivery method
• transfer restrictions
• whether hospitality is included
• the full price you’re paying

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Murrayfield Stadium FAQs

Where is Murrayfield Stadium?

Scottish Gas Murrayfield is located to the west of Edinburgh city centre, close to Roseburn.

What is Murrayfield’s capacity?

Murrayfield has a capacity of 67,144, making it Scotland’s largest stadium.

Why is it called Scottish Gas Murrayfield?

Scottish Gas currently holds the stadium naming rights.

Supporters still commonly refer to the venue simply as Murrayfield.

What is the nearest tram stop to Murrayfield?

Murrayfield Stadium tram stop is directly beside the ground.

What is the nearest train station to Murrayfield?

Haymarket is the most convenient major railway station.

From there, supporters can walk, use the tram or continue by bus.

Can you walk from Edinburgh city centre to Murrayfield?

Yes.

The walk takes approximately 45 minutes from the city centre, depending on where you start.

From Haymarket it is considerably shorter.

What Six Nations matches are being played at Murrayfield in 2027?

Scotland host:

Italy — 6 February 2027
Wales — 13 February 2027
Ireland — 5 March 2027

Is there parking at Murrayfield?

There is no general public parking at Murrayfield for Scotland international matches.

Accessible parking is available in limited numbers and must be arranged in advance.

What size bag can I take into Murrayfield?

Current stadium policy allows bags no larger than A4 size, except where larger bags are required for medical or childcare reasons.

Always check the latest match-specific guidance before travelling.

Is Murrayfield cashless?

Murrayfield is primarily a cashless venue, with most catering outlets accepting card or contactless payment.

A limited number of units may accept cash.

Is Murrayfield accessible?

Yes.

The stadium has accessible entrances, viewing positions, lifts, accessible toilets, a Changing Places facility and other support services.

Where can I buy Scotland Six Nations tickets?

Official Scottish Rugby ticketing should generally be your starting point.

Depending on availability, supporters can also explore hospitality, authorised providers and reputable resale marketplaces.

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A Scotland international at Murrayfield combines one of rugby’s great national venues with a weekend in Edinburgh.

In 2027, Scotland host Italy, Wales and Ireland, giving supporters three opportunities to experience the stadium during the Championship.

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🏉 Supporter’s Tip

If you’re visiting Murrayfield for the first time, don’t head straight from central Edinburgh to the turnstiles.

Build the journey into your day.

Start in the city or around Haymarket, stop for food or a pint, then join the flow of supporters heading west.

And make sure you’re inside early enough for Flower of Scotland.

For many supporters, that moment alone is worth the trip.

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