Rugby fans heading to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 27 December for the iconic 1872 Cup clash between Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors are being encouraged to leave the car at home and take the tram to witness Scotland’s greatest rugby rivalry.
One of Scottish rugby’s oldest and fiercest rivalries, the 1872 Cup always delivers a thrilling atmosphere that sees national teammates turned opponents. With thousands of supporters expected to descend onto Murrayfield Stadium, travelling by tram offers a fast, reliable and convenient way to get to the heart of all the action.
With a stop directly outside Murrayfield Stadium, we’ll be putting on additional trams before and after the match to help fans arrive in good time for kick-off and get home safely afterwards.
Supporters can also save money on their journey by pre-purchasing tram tickets in advance. Discounted tickets are available online via our Edinburgh Ticket website, offering great value for matchday travel.
Sarah Singh, Head of Service Delivery at Edinburgh Trams, said:
“The 1872 Cup is always a sporting calendar highlight here in Edinburgh, and this year is expected to be no different. With fans gearing up for the epic showdown between Edinburgh and Glasgow, our staff will be on hand to make sure supporters get there as efficiently as possible."
The tram provides direct connections from across the city and beyond out to Newhaven, including Ingliston Park & Ride, and Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket train stations for those travelling from further afield to watch the iconic battle.
With a historic rivalry on the pitch, and a convenient, cost-effective travel option off the pitch, taking the tram is one of the best ways to enjoy the 1872 Cup in all its glory.
“We’re encouraging those heading to Murrayfield for the match to plan their journey and buy tickets in advance so they can have ease of mind on the day as they make their way to the stadium.
"We'll also be running trams from every three minutes before kick off, and following the final whistle to get fans to and from all the action.” Sarah added.
Plan ahead, pre-purchase your tickets and take the tram to one of Scottish rugby’s biggest fixtures of the season.
