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Matchday Guide | Aberdeen v Falkirk

29 August 2025
Author AFC Media Team
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Aberdeen v Falkirk Matchday Guide

Everything you need to know!

Our matchday guide will give you all the information you need for this weekend’s match when Falkirk visit the Granite City.

With limited availability remaining, book your ticket now!

Pittodrie is set to be packed, so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to reach your seat ahead of the 3pm kick-off.

Pittodrie Ticket Office and Club Shop open from 10am

The Pittodrie Ticket Office and Club Shop will open from 10am until kick-off on matchday.

Tickets are available to book online 24/7 via afc.co.uk/eTickets.

Our 25/26 home kit is now back in stock, available to order online via afc.co.uk/shop.

Match ticket collections

Ticket collections are available from the Pittodrie Ticket Office until 90 minutes prior to kick-off (1.30pm) on a matchday, after that all collections are available from the collection point on Merkland Lane.

We strongly encourage fans to collect their tickets in a timely manner, collecting tickets less than 45 minutes before kick-off could result in missing the start of the game.

Matchday travel with First Bus and Stagecoach

Thanks to our Official Public Transport Partners, getting to Pittodrie on matchday is easier, and more affordable, than ever!

Aberdeen City Fans – Travel FREE with First Bus

Our Official Aberdeen City Public Transport Partner, First Bus, is offering free travel to Pittodrie for Dons fans on matchdays. Just use your matchday travel code to redeem the free ticket on the First Bus app and hop on board!

Aberdeenshire Fans – Save up to 50% with Stagecoach

If you’re coming from Aberdeenshire, our Official Aberdeenshire Public Transport Partner, Stagecoach, has you covered with up to 50% off your journey to the stadium. Redeem your discount code on the Stagecoach app.

How to Redeem Your Travel Codes

  • All match ticket holders and season ticket members will receive the travel codes via email the day before a match.
  • Check your inbox before you travel. Instructions on how to redeem each code will be included in the email.
  • If you’ve purchased a ticket but haven’t received your code, please contact the Pittodrie Ticket Office for assistance.

Welcome the Dons to Pittodrie

Welcome the Dons to Pittodrie on matchday!

Players will arrive at the stadium between 12.30pm – 1pm, head to the main entrance on Pittodrie Street to meet your favourite players for autographs and photos.

AFCCT 50/50 Draw

AFCCT will be launching their 50/50 Matchday Draw this weekend.

Tickets cost £2 and can be purchased from the AFCCT Community Zone located on the RDS concourse prior to kick-off on matchdays.

50% of the cash pot is up for grabs across two winners of 30% and 20% – the other 50% goes back into AFCCT to continue their work in the community across the North-East!

Turnstiles open at 2pm

Turnstiles will open from 2pm on matchday.

The stadium is expected to be busy, so we would encourage everyone to arrive early so you don’t miss any of the match!

Buchan Wealth Management Family Area opens at 2pm

Families and kids can enjoy a special matchday experience tailored towards our younger fanbase in our designated Family Area in the Richard Donald Stand Upper, sponsored by Buchan Wealth Management.

You can find the Family Area in the Richard Donald Stand Upper, Blocks 5 & 6, enter the stadium through turnstiles under G13 and G14 on the Richard Donald Stand concourse.

Get your face painted or collect your AFC giveaway before heading to your seat!

Try out the Pie of the Match!

With a large variety of hot and cold snacks available to purchase from kiosks around the ground, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Make sure you don’t miss out on trying BaxterStorey’s Pie of the Match, chicken balmoral! Look out for it all round the ground while stock lasts.

RDS Lower Flag Display from 2.50pm

Fans in the RDS Lower are encouraged to arrive in plenty of time to take part in a pre-match display as the team walks onto the pitch.

There will be a flag display and a large banner displayed in the central area of the RDS Lower, if there is a flag at your seat, please wave it from 2.50pm for player entrance and right up to kick off.

At full-time please leave the flag at your seat so it can be used at future games.