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Information for Supporters heading to Hampden

19 April 2024
Author AFC Media Team

 

This Saturday The Dons travel south to Hampden for a 12.30pm kick-off against Celtic in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Semi-Final.

Supporter Safety Notice

All supporters are politely reminded that the use of pyrotechnic smoke devices inside and outside the stadium is prohibited and the use of these objects is endangering themselves and others. Anyone caught in possession or using a pyro device will face criminal action and will be banned from Pittodrie. We have been advised that any balaclavas being worn will have to be removed before entry is permitted at the turnstiles.

How can I buy a ticket for the match?

Tickets can be purchased from the Pittodrie Ticket Office up until 6pm on Friday. The Pittodrie Ticket Office will be closed on Saturday and no tickets will be available at Hampden. Full ticket information can be found here.

I can’t attend, how can I follow the action?

Audio commentary will be available for RedTV subscribers in GB & Ireland and Dons supporters overseas will be able to watch live coverage via RedTV International.

Supporters who can’t make the match can also get periodic updates through the Aberdeen FC X account.

What time do the turnstiles open & where will we be sitting?

Dons Supporters will be seated in the West Stand and South Stand and turnstiles will open from 11am. Please arrive as early as possible to ensure safe and timely entry into the stadium.

Is food & drink available?

Kiosks will be available and will accept card and contactless payment. No cash payment.

Are there parking facilities available?

Supporters attending events at Hampden Park should be aware that the area immediately surrounding the stadium is mainly residential and the availability of on-street parking is extremely limited due to event-specific parking restrictions.

Supporters attending Hampden Park are advised where possible to use public transport to get to and from the stadium, if not travelling by organised coach/bus.

Parking Wardens will be on duty patrolling the restricted area.

Are there any known travel restrictions or likely disruption?

Supporters attending the match should make regular checks with Traffic Scotland if they are travelling by road. They should also listen to traffic updates on the radio.

Please arrive as early as possible to ensure swift entry to the ground.

ABERDEEN BUSES

M8/M74 to M77 – exit M77 at Jct 1 (Dumbreck) – onto Dumbreck Road to Titwood Road (Low Bridge on Titwood Road 4.2m or 13’9” – Diversion required depending on height of bus via Haggs Road/Shawmoss Road), Minard Road onto Langside Avenue B768 and thereafter follow direction from Police motorcyclists to allocate supporters bus parking areas in the west of stadium area.

Only buses that have the correct passes displayed properly for the blue car park (off Letherby Drive) will be granted access to the car parks. This should be prominently displayed so the motorcycles are aware.

Unacceptable Behaviour

As at all fixtures, unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated. Supporters who witness unacceptable behaviour at Hampden can report it anonymously on +447700 017820.

All Dons supporters should be aware that entry to the ground is subject to the following ground regulations which prohibit, among other things, pyrotechnics, pitch incursions and the throwing of objects onto the pitch.

Hampden Park Ground Regulations