Our matchday guide will give you all the information you need ahead of our Premier Sports League Cup tie against Dundee on Saturday 15 August, 3pm KO.
Tickets are available to book online via afc.co.uk/eTickets.
9.30am | The Club Shop
The Club Shop will be open from 9.30am on matchday.
Pre-orders for our 2026-27 Home Kit will close at midnight on Monday 17 August.
Click here to browse our online store.
9.30am | The Ticket Office
The Ticket Office will be open from 9.30am right up until kick-off, with ticket collection available from the Merkland Collection Point from 2pm.
Please note that the Ticket Office will be extremely busy as we approach kick-off. Please collect your tickets as early as possible to avoid long queues.
Tickets are available to book online 24/7 at afc.co.uk/eTickets.
Matchday Travel with First Bus and Stagecoach
First Bus has recently moved to a new platform, which means the process for distributing free matchday bus travel has changed.
Supporters who have updated their preferences and opted in to receive free travel from First Bus will have received an email confirming that their account has been successfully linked to Aberdeen Football Club. The email also explains how mobile matchday tickets will be issued.
Your mobile matchday tickets will be available in the First Bus app and can be used on matchday.
Please note, to continue receiving free matchday travel from First Bus, you must update your preferences in your Dons Account 72 hours prior to matchday.
Stagecoach codes will continue to be distributed via email as usual.
1pm | RDS Fan Zone Opens
All ticket buyers in the RDS are welcome to come down early and soak up the pre-match fan zone.
What's on offer?
First 100 fans to enter the RDS will be automatically entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a Legends Lounge Hospitality experience for four for an upcoming game.
A full bar (see menu below) and an exclusive pop-up from local brewers Fierce Beer. Alcohol will be served until 2.45pm.
Soundtracked by local DJ Home Alone.
Drinks Menu:
Madri | £6
Aspell | £6
Vinca Red, White or Rose Wine (can) | £6
Guinness Zero | £6
Fierce 1983 Zero | £4.80
12.45pm | Welcome the Dons to Pittodrie
Welcome the Dons to Pittodrie on matchday! Players will arrive at the stadium between 12.45pm - 1.30pm, head to to main entrance on Pittodrie Street to meet your favourite players for autographs and photos.
2pm | Turnstiles open
Turnstiles will open from 2pm on matchday.
RDS turnstiles will open at the earlier time of 1pm.
The stadium is expected to be busy, so we would encourage everyone to arrive early so you don't miss any of the match!
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, Lasagne! Look out for it all round the ground while stock lasts.
AFCCT Matchday Draw
Support the vital work of Aberdeen Football Community Trust with their Matchday Draw!
Tickets cost £2 and can be purchased from the AFCCT Community Zone located on the RDS concourse, the stadium turnstiles and our Hospitality Lounges prior to kick-off on matchdays.
30% of the cash pot is up for grabs across two winners of 20% and 10% – the other 70% goes back into AFCCT to continue their work in the community across the North-East!
'Here to Help' SET Team Members
The Aberdeen FC Supporter Engagement Team is dedicated to enhancing the matchday experience for supporters. They are available to assist with directions, information, and friendly chats during matches.
