A guide to the ultimate matchday at Pittodrie
16 December 2022
For the ultimate matchday, Aberdeen FC’s Pittodrie Stadium is the place to be!
A day out with the Dons is more than just 90 minutes of football though. Before heading to the stadium, you can grab a bite to eat from businesses offering exclusive Dons Deals such as Milton on the Corner, Zees Peri-Peri takeaway and The Fourmile to name just a few.
Time for a quick pint? The Beach Bar, Legends Sports Bar and Fierce Bar are ready to welcome you for pre or post-match celebrations!
Getting there
Getting to the stadium couldn’t be any easier with First Bus Aberdeen, everyone with a match ticket can travel around the city for free on matchday, just enter the code shared through Club emails prior to the game.
On arrival, be sure to get yourself a copy of the award-winning Red Matchday programme, sellers are located in and around the ground. Don’t forget to visit the Club Shop, filled with merchandise to get you kitted out for matchday!
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A great day out with the kids
Keep an eye out for mascots Angus the Bull, Robbie the Ram and Donny the Sheep, make sure to give them a wave or stop for a photo. Speaking of photo opportunities, a trip to Pittodrie wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the famous Granite Façade at the Merkland Stand or our new homage to Sir Alex Ferguson on the concourse of the Richard Donald Stand (RDS).
Got the next generation of Dons fans in tow? Make sure you head up to the designated Esson & Aberdein family area in the RDS with mascot appearances and entertainment such as face painting available. Plus, with the club’s AberDNA Junior initiative all under 12s can receive two free match tickets during the season!
For a true match day experience make sure you savour a Pittodrie Pie and Bovril at half-time! With a variety of hot and cold snacks available from multiple kiosks around the stadium there is something for everyone to enjoy. For that extra special matchday experience why not give hospitality a go? With options ranging from the privacy of an executive box to the buzz of the Richard Donald Stand Lounge, there is a package just for you.
Where to stay
If you are travelling from further afield and looking for somewhere to stay after a jam packed matchday there are a variety of hotels in and around the city to provide you with a comfortable stay, Maryculter House, The Cairn Hotel group or Newmachar Hotel will be happy to welcome you!