Edinburgh rugby fans have been issued advice ahead of the Scotland v New Zealand game on Saturday.

Thousands are expected to flock to Murrayfield for the game, which kicks off at 3.10pm on November 8. Turnstiles open three hours before kick off, with fans urged to turn up early and ‘take in the atmosphere’ – scroll down to find the full timeline for the day.

Fans have also been urged to download their tickets on the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App, with the latest version of the app required. Any bags must be 20cm by 21cm maximum.

Scottish Rugby has also reminded attendees that Murrayfield is a cashless stadium. Ahead of the game, fans are asked to be ‘respectful of neighbours and environment’ on their way to and from the stadium.

For journeys, Scottish Rugby has asked supporters to use public transport such as trams, buses, and trains, or park and ride services.

Murrayfield – Scotland v New Zealand Timeline:

  • 12.10pm West Fan Village & Turnstiles open

  • 12.40pm Ireland v Japan
    (on big screens at Vodafone Stage in West Fan Village and Guinness Corner)

  • 1.25pm Quiz & Games at The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village

  • 1.40pm Scotland Team arrives

  • 2.25pm Callum MacPhail: The Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village

  • 2.40pm Red Hot Chili Pipers (in main bowl)

  • 3.10pm SCOTLAND v NEW ZEALAND

  • 4.55pm Game ends (approximate)

  • 5.00pm Callum MacPhail: The Vodafone Stage in West Fan Village

  • 5.40pm England v Fiji
    (on big screens at Vodafone Stage in West Fan Village and Guinness Corner)

  • 5.55pm Bars in North, East and South areas close (West Fan Village still open)

  • 6.55pm West Fan Village closes

Ahead of the match, Scottish Rugby said: “The All Blacks, Rugby World Cup 2023 runners-up (they lost by a single point to South Africa in the final) are heading to Scottish Gas Murrayfield for the first time since 2022.

“That day, Scotland were ahead 23-14 going into the last quarter and only a point behind in the last few minutes until Mark Telea’s converted try took the visitors to a 31-23 win. Scotland were even closer to winning in 2017 when Beauden Barrett’s try-saving tackle right at the end denied the Scots a famous first-ever win against the All Blacks.

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“The All Blacks went into the 2025 Rugby Championship having won eight of their last nine internationals (including the whitewash of reigning Guinness Six Nations champions France 3-0 in the Test series over the summer) and ended up with the same number of points as South Africa but finished 2nd on points difference.

“Tickets for Scotland’s game against New Zealand have SOLD OUT but there are still Official Hospitality places available.”

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