Overview
- The two clubs confirmed the fixture on Thursday 28 May and will meet at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Wednesday 12 August with a 17:15 BST kick-off.
- Clubs published ticketing windows the same day with presales for season-ticket holders and members from 28 May, priority access on 1 June and general sale via Ticketmaster from 2 June.
- Published base prices start at £35 for adults and £17 for under-16s but reporting shows booking fees can push some seats to more than £88, prompting public criticism and calls for clubs to explain final costs.
- Murrayfield, Scotland’s largest stadium with about 67,000 seats, will host the game during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and stadium and city officials say the fixture aims to boost visitor appeal and event atmosphere.
- Fans face practical drawbacks from the midweek, early-evening timing that raises travel and accommodation costs and could prompt scrutiny of pricing and accessibility ahead of the 2026–27 season.