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Matchday Guide | Aberdeen V Hearts

04 October 2024
Author AFC Media Team
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Tickets sold out but PPV available!

Aberdeen V Hearts, Sunday 6th October

Join us at Pittodrie at 3pm for Sunday’s league match against Hearts at Pittodrie which is now completely SOLD OUT!

Not got your ticket? PPV coverage is available via RedTV 

With The Dons chasing 13 straight wins, it is the first time since the visit of Burnley in 2018 that both home and away sections have been completely sold out.

The Fans Project and Display Team have organised a special tribute to celebrate Gothenburg Great Neil Simpson marking 35 years of service to the Dons, make sure you are there to play your part at 2:50pm.

 

Pittodrie Ticket Office Opens - 9:30am

The Pittodrie Ticket Office opens from 9:30am up until kick-off on matchday.

 

Pittodrie Club Shop Opens- 9:30am

The Pittodrie Club Shop opens from 9:30am on matchday.

Be sure you make a trip to our Pittodrie Club Shop and get kitted out for the game!

The new Granite Kit is available to purchase both in-store and online.

Beach Boulevard Closures

We have been notified by the local authorities that there are several road and footpath closures in the vicinity of Pittodrie Stadium which will impact on supporters’ journeys to and from the stadium.

Details of the next stage of Beach improvement works can be found on Aberdeen City Council’s website:

Next stage of Beach improvement works require temporary closure of Beach Boulevard | Aberdeen City Council

Please allow extra time for your journey to the stadium as these diversions will impact all traffic in the area.

Travel to the match with First Bus & Stagecoach

Thanks to our Official Aberdeen City Public Transport Partner, First Bus, Dons fans in Aberdeen City can travel to Pittodrie for FREE on a matchday.

Our Official Aberdeenshire Public Transport Partner Stagecoach provides Dons fans in Aberdeenshire with 50% discount off travel on Bluebird Explorer Dayrider Adult tickets on matchdays at Pittodrie.

All match buyers and season ticket members will be sent codes via email in the days leading up to the match.

To redeem the discounts, check your inbox for your code. If you have purchased a ticket and haven’t received a code please contact the Pittodrie Ticket Office.

Collect your Aberdeen V Hearts Matchday Programme

Make sure you purchase a copy of our Aberdeen v Hearts programme. Available to buy in the Club Shop, around the ground on Saturday afternoon and online.

Ticket Collections

Ticket collections are available from the Pittodrie Ticket Office until 90 minutes prior to kick-off 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.

NFC Mobile Tickets

NFC mobile tickets remain available at Pittodrie for match tickets for the 24/25 season with NFC mobile season tickets being made available in the near future.

To download and use your NFC mobile ticket, follow these steps:

  • Select ‘add to Apple Wallet’ for iOS users or ‘add to Google Wallet’ for Android users
  • Select ‘Download Apple Wallet Pass’ or ‘Download Google Wallet’
  • Select ‘Add’ to add your mobile ticket to your wallet
  • Prior to your arrival, open and access your Apple or Google wallet through the wallet app on your mobile device
  • Select your mobile match ticket
  • To access the stadium, tap your mobile device on the contactless reader (left option on the turnstile)
  • If this does not work select ‘show code’ in the Google Wallet or select the 3 dots icon in the Apple Wallet and scan the QR code

Please ensure that you have downloaded your mobile ticket to your wallet app prior to your arrival at Pittodrie to avoid delays at the turnstiles.

Turnstiles Open- 2pm

Turnstiles will be open from 2pm so you can get in early to see the Dons warm up and get match ready.

Grab some food and watch the stadium fill up before we get ready to kick off at 3pm

Displays around the grounds- 2:45pm

The Fans Project and Display Team have organised a special tribute to celebrate Gothenburg Great Neil Simpson marking 35 years of service to the Dons, make sure you are there to play your part at 2:45pm.

If supporters could please be in their seats by 2:45pm to begin the display at 2:50pm.

If there is a sheet at your seat, or a flag at your seat, please use the item when Simmy is introduced on the pitch, and for when the teams come out.

Meet the players

Meet the Dons on matchday!

Players arrive to the main entrance at Pittodrie roughly between 12:30-1:00pm.

Pittodrie Street is the best spot to meet your favourite players for autographs and pictures.

Buchan Wealth Management Family Area - Opens 2pm

Young Dons fans 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.

Look forward to meeting our club mascots and collecting your AFC giveaway before heading to your seat.

Try our Pie of the Match!

Make sure you don’t miss out on trying BaxterStorey’s Pie of the Match, Doner and chilli sauce pie!

Look out for it all round the ground while stock lasts.