What’s On | Benetton

• 8 Nov 2023

Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship will see Benetton visiting Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday 18 November. This will be Glasgow's first Scottish x Italian Shield match-up as the Scots begin their defence of that trophy.

Gates open at 6pm for a 7.35pm kick-off.

TICKETING APP

Supporters attending for the first time this season must download the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App. The app provides access to tickets and match day information. A guide for getting set up with the app can be found here.

SP Energy Networks Sensory Packs

Visitors with additional support needs, can request our SP Energy Sensory Packs. There are six packs, which include ear defenders and a selection of colourful toys to play with. These can be requested by emailing our Event Manager, robyn.struthers@glasgowwarriors.org

There’s also a variety of activities to enjoy ahead of match day:

New Clubhouse

The new Clubhouse is once again situated in the main Leisure Centre. It will be open from 6pm until kick-off and then again from full-time to 10pm.

To get to The Clubhouse, pass the entrance to Club KubeNet and take a right at the back of the Leisure Centre and follow the signage from there. SP Energy Networks Scotstoun Squad volunteers will be available to direct you if required.

Supporters who first enter the stadium can access the Clubhouse by collecting a wristband at the North East Gate. Please note alcoholic drinks can not be taken from the Clubhouse to the stadium, or vice versa.

Scottish x Italian Shield

With this match being Glasgow’s first game in defence of the Scottish x Italian Shield trophy, supporters will have the chance to see the trophy and get pictures in the Clubhouse.

Food and Beverage options

Our independent Scottish food and drink suppliers, all with vegan and gluten options or alternatives, for this match are:

Streat Scullery | Menu

Making their debut this week is chef led enterprise Streat Scullery, who’ll be bringing Shawarma to Scotstoun Stadium for the very first time.

Shawarmas are irresistibly tasty middle eastern wraps, served warm and generously stuffed with your choice of tasty filling.

Healthy yet substantial, options include slow cooked cumin rubbed lamb, or sweet potato falafel with halloumi fritters, or breaded coley with tahini and mint sauce for the pescatarians.

Everything is made from scratch in-house, and all of their shawarma can be served on a gluten free wrap upon request. The lamb and chicken options are halal and they also offer a vegan option.

Kids shawarmas are available for the under 12s at a reduced price.

Baffo Pizza | Menu

Baffo Pizza, the pop-up pizza offering from the much loved west end restaurant of the same name, are back.  They serve authentic Neapolitan style Italian wood fired pizza, and even make their own dough, cooked to a family recipe from their sleek black trailer.

They only use quality ingredients with cheese and flour imported from Italy, complemented with locally grown veg, and this local Italian family-owned business is operated by a brother and sister team.

Choose from their delicious selection of pizzas including Stornoway Black Pudding, their Vegano vegan pizza, and kid’s pizza for the under 12’s at a reduced price. Also on offer is gluten free penne pasta Napoli, plus delicious arancini; Italian street food made from risotto ball, stuffed, breaded, and fried till irresistibly crispy. For those with a sweet tooth they also offer freshly made cannoli.

Loaded Hot Dogs | Menu

Loaded Hot Dogs offer bockwurst, bratwurst, and vegan hot dogs. All with a wide selection of tasty toppings.

Hector & Harriet | Menu

Hector and Harriet have your hot drinks covered with their extensive range of speciality beverages. Each one made with love by this family run independent business.

On match days Hector and Harriet will have units behind both the east and the west stands.

All their coffee is Fairtrade, with your choice of alternative milks.

Signature specialities include deluxe hot chocolate laden with marshmallows, cream, crushed Biscoff and a flake, and specialty lattes including pumpkin spice and gingerbread. Plus, delicious freshly made and vegan friendly warm churros, drizzled in the sauce of your choice, gluten free traybakes, and vegan empire biscuits!

Screaming Peacock | Menu

Feeling peckish? You will be when you spot Screaming Peacock serving up delicious 100% wild game burgers, with all game sourced fresh through our family business in Fife. Choose The Screamer, wild venison burger with melted cheese, sticky fried onions and peacock sauce, or The Scratcher, Scottish pheasant with cheese and fresh coriander. Veggies and vegans are covered also with their chickpea and lentil burgers, fondly known as The Pecker, and their signature twice fried rosemary fries are vegan, gluten free, and seasoned to perfection.

Autograph Book

Our 28-page autograph book will be on sale around the stadium once again. It is £4 per book, with all profits going to our Fighting for Our Families campaign for Glasgow Children’s Hospital. Look out for SP Energy Networks Scotstoun Squad who will be selling them on the night. Please note the book can be purchased with contactless payment only.

There will also be a chance to collects autographs on with non-playing members of the squad out-and-about around the stadium.

Passing Challenge

Visitors of all ages can try their hand at our Passing Challenge. To get involved head to the newly named Warriors Pavilion, behind the east stand.

SP Energy Community Pitch

On the SP Energy Networks Community pitch the Scotland under-18 women’s squad will be training, lead by Performance Coach Lindsay Smith.