Murrayfield seating plan: the four stands and the best seats explained

The Murrayfield seating plan has four stands named after the compass: the West Stand (the main stand), the East Stand, and the North and South Stands behind the posts. Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh seats 67,144 people. For rugby, sit near halfway in the West or East Stand, while the South Stand faces the stage at concerts.

Every match and its sale status is on the Murrayfield tickets page. Other games are on the rugby tickets page.

How does the Murrayfield seating plan work?

The Murrayfield seating plan works by stand: each side of the ground has its own name and its own view. Scottish Gas Murrayfield is Scotland’s national rugby stadium and the largest stadium in Scotland. It stands on Roseburn Street, about two miles west of Edinburgh city centre, and first opened on 21 March 1925.

Older seating plans may call it BT Murrayfield. It is the same ground, renamed under a Scottish Gas deal in July 2023.

Edinburgh Rugby’s own ground, the 7,800-capacity Hive Stadium, sits next to the West Stand. Edinburgh play some big games at Murrayfield itself, so check which ground is on your ticket.

Where are the best seats at Murrayfield for rugby?

The best seats at Murrayfield for rugby are near halfway in the West or East Stand. Halfway is the line across the middle of the pitch, so you can see both ends without turning your head. The game moves across you, not towards you.

• Best all-round: the West Stand near halfway. There are no pillars in your way, and the West Fan Village is close.
• Best for reading the game: the East Stand’s upper tier. The height makes defensive lines and lineouts, the restarts after the ball goes out of play, easier to follow.
• Best when halfway has gone: level with either 22, the line 22 metres from each end. You are still side-on, and close when play reaches that corner.
• Best for goal kicks: the North or South Stand. Every conversion and penalty kick at your end comes straight at you.
• Not ideal for a first game: a seat behind the posts, because play at the far end is harder to judge.

How can you check seat numbers and the view at Murrayfield?

To check seat numbers and the view at Murrayfield, start with the Scottish Rugby Virtual Venue, the official online view of the stadium. Scottish Rugby’s visitor pages publish no seating plan with seat numbers, so you see your block, row and seat when you book.

1. Choose a stand from the table above.
2. Open the Virtual Venue at scottishrugby.io-media.com to look around the ground.
3. Check the stand, row and seat on the booking page before you pay.
4. Look at fans’ photos on A View From My Seat, which has a Murrayfield page. Treat them as a rough guide only.

Where do away fans sit at Murrayfield?

Away fans at Murrayfield sit in every stand, because Scotland Tests have no away end. A Test is a full international match. Each visiting country’s rugby union sells its share of tickets to its own fans, so you will sit beside Scotland supporters.

The one firm rule for everyone is total silence during kicks at goal, whichever team is kicking.

How much are Murrayfield tickets?

Murrayfield ticket prices depend on the match and the category, a price band for a group of seats. Scotland’s November 2026 Tests have four categories, with under-12 tickets in Category 3 only. Scottish Rugby’s Tickets and Events page shows no single-match prices, so check its Online Ticket Centre, the booking site.

These are the prices Scottish Rugby does publish, as shown on 31 October 2026. Hospitality means a ticket with food, drink and a lounge.

How do Scotland tickets go on sale?

Scotland tickets at Murrayfield are sold in batches, because clubs, debenture holders and visiting unions can buy first. A debenture holder has paid long term for the right to buy a seat. New fans should follow these steps:

1. Join the Scotland Supporters Club, Scottish Rugby’s paid fan club, if you want a head start.
2. Watch for the pre-sale, usually the day before the general sale, which is open to everyone.
3. Buy on the Online Ticket Centre. For the November 2026 Tests, single tickets reached the club on 4 June and everyone else on 5 June.

What does the Murrayfield seating plan look like for concerts?

The Murrayfield concert seating plan puts the main stage at the North end and turns the pitch into a standing area. The South Stand then looks straight at the stage, while the East and West Stands see it from the side. Your ticket tells you which coloured turnstile, or entry gate, to use.

At those shows, each adult could bring no more than four young people. Check the rules for your own concert before you buy.

Concert crowds can pass the seated figure. Wikipedia says Taylor Swift played to 73,000 people on each of three nights in June 2024, though no official concert capacity is published.

Searching for a Luke Combs or Oasis seating plan? Those shows have passed, and an old plan may not match the next tour.

Where should families sit at Murrayfield?

Families at Murrayfield should book Category 3 seats at the November Tests, because under-12 tickets are sold only in that category. Filter for the category first, then pick a stand.

Bags bigger than A4 are allowed for childcare needs, and they are searched and tagged in their own lanes. At concerts, a parenting room opens on the East concourse, the walkway behind the East Stand seats.

What accessible seating does Murrayfield have?

Murrayfield has a Stadium Support team, lift access and a Changing Places toilet, a large accessible toilet, on the ground floor of the West Stand. The sensory room, assistance-dog spaces and accessible parking are limited, so book them in advance. Parking for internationals is usually given out by ballot, a free prize draw.

At concerts, wheelchair platforms stand in front of the South Stand. In 2026 the ticket types were Wheelchair, Ambulant Disabled and Hearing Impaired, each with a free companion ticket. Getting there is easier too: the tram stop has lifts to street level, and every tram has wheelchair spaces.

How do you get to Murrayfield?

The easiest way to get to Murrayfield is the tram, which stops right next to the Roseburn Street entrance. Trams run from Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston Park and Ride, Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park, Haymarket and St Andrew Square, a short walk from Waverley Station. Buy your ticket before you board.

• Travelling from Glasgow? Citylink offers fans 20% off on match days, and the 900 service runs from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
• Going home? Tram queues peak right after the final whistle. Scottish Rugby suggests staying in the Fan Village for 30 to 45 minutes, or you can walk to Haymarket.

When do Murrayfield gates open, and what can you bring?

Murrayfield turnstiles open three hours before kick-off, and Scottish Rugby says to be in your seat at least 20 minutes before kick-off. That leaves time for Flower of Scotland, the song the crowd sings before the game.

• Your ticket: Scotland match tickets come only through the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App. Install it before you leave and keep your phone charged. Concert tickets are mobile tickets in the ticket agent’s app.
• Bags: the limit is A4, which is 21cm x 30cm. Every bag is searched, and there is no bag drop.
• Paying: outlets take card or contactless only, and there are no cash machines on site. A few units take cash at concerts.
• Arriving early: many fans gather near the West Stand about 90 minutes before kick-off to greet the team bus. The West Fan Village has over 45 food and drink units.
• Lost? Blue Crew volunteers around the ground give directions.

What mistakes should you avoid at Murrayfield?

The main mistakes at Murrayfield are driving, bringing a big bag and confusing the stadium with the Hive Stadium next door. A little planning avoids them all:

• Driving: use the tram or a park and ride bus instead.
• Big bags: leave them at your hotel, because the stadium cannot store them.
• A tight train home: allow for the tram queue after the final whistle.
• No app: sort it out at home, not at the turnstile.

What to do now (as of 31 October 2026)

As of 31 October 2026, Scotland v Australia and Scotland v Japan are on sale, while Scotland v New Zealand has only hospitality left. Six Nations tickets are not on general sale yet, so join the Scotland Supporters Club before the pre-sale is announced.

Planning a Six Nations trip? Compare the Twickenham seating plan and the Principality Stadium seating plan, or browse all UK venues.

If the official sale has closed for your match, resale listings are on the Murrayfield tickets page. Check the stand on any listing against the table above.