What’s On | The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Friendly

• 30 Aug 2024

Glasgow Warriors return to Scotstoun Stadium champions of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday 7 September. They welcome their Irish counterparts Connacht for The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Friendly.

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Gates open at 4.30pm for a 6pm kick-off.

Celebrating your champions

At this match you have the chance to get your hands on some extra special merchandise as our Glasgow Warriors return home for the first time since that phenomenal final in South Africa in June.

Situated in the South East corner of the stadium, just through the main gates and next to the Fan Zone, we are offering a very special deal for just £15.

Get hold of our brand new 2024/25 Autograph Book, a limited edition Champions Celebration Book, of which only 1,000 copies will be printed and uniquely numbered, and an Instant Print Photo (6×4) with you, your friends and family, and the BKT United Championship trophy.

Look out for the SP Energy Networks Scotstoun Squad who will be selling them. Only contactless payments are accepted.

All proceeds from this deal go directly to our Fighting for our Families campaign for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

ON-PITCH SIGNING SESSION

Come and meet the players after the match, with the return of our on-pitch signing session. Listen out for instructions for access to the pitch after the match from our match-day announcer.

THE FAN ZONE & CLUBHOUSE

The Clubhouse will not be open for this fixture. If you’re in the North, East and West stands, our Fan Zone will be up and running with its forty-foot bar and the Bothy Bar.

RETAIL

The Macron Store will be fully stocked selling our new 2024/25 kits and training range.

MASCOT RACE

Our mascot Clyde, along with his pal Gilbert Grouse, will be out and about around Scotstoun. Don’t be shy to ask for a picture if you see them.

Gilbert will also be providing the halftime entertainment, with lucky fans invited onto the pitch for a foot race like no other.

FOOD AND DRINK

We have various independent Scottish food and drink suppliers, all with vegan and gluten free options or alternatives. You can look forward to new offerings too, with Greek Gyros making its Scotstoun debut.

The full list of catering outlets will be shared by Wednesday 4 September.

All our food at these vendors is freshly made and prepared to order.

Please note: We are obliged to follow Glasgow City Council licensing regulations delivered at all Glasgow sports events. Meaning all drinks served at our kiosks and food vans are decanted into cups.

The Famous Grouse Bar

Scotstoun’s newest bar is located in the Fan Zone.

East Stand

The Pizza Pitch | MENU

A new vendor for this season is The Pizza Pitch, who’ll be serving up their ten inch freshly made stone baked pizzas from their pitch in the east side, complimented with their range of loaded fries.

Options include their Highland pizza, topped with tomato, mozzarella, haggis, bacon or chicken, or their Braveheart which comes with spicy Scottish ground beef, red onion, peppers and jalapenos.

Vegetarians can enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at Scotstoun with their new Veggie Sizzle pizza, which is topped with tomato, Fior di latte mozzarella, red onion, peppers, mushrooms and olives.

Gluten free bases are available on request, and vegan cheese is also available.

Also on offer is their range of fully loaded fries. Spectators can enjoy their Dirty Fries, Cajun Spiced Fries, topped with mature cheddar cheese sauce, grated cheese, smoky bacon bits and jalapenos.

Their Pizza Fries are topped with a Neapolitan tomato sauce and grated Fior di latte mozzarella and are gluten free too.

Their regular fries are gluten free and vegan, and they also serve cold soft drinks.

CUP Coffee (Saturday 7 September ONLY) | Menu

This Saturday, special guests CUP Coffee will keep Warriors fans caffeinated and offer a great range of hot and cold drinks, including flavoured hot and cold lattes, speciality hot chocolates and signature frappes! They are standing in for Scotstoun regulars Hector & Harriet this weekend.

CUP will be the only vendor selling hot drinks at Saturday’s pre-season match.

Enjoy their 100% Arabica coffee, which is hand-roasted to order by Miko Coffee in East Kilbride. Savour the rich, medium-bodied espresso, or delight in their Fairtrade hot chocolate, which can be served vegan by requesting an alternative milk.

Indulge in a variety of bakes and cakes from Sutherlands of Glasgow, known for their exceptional quality and taste. Freshly made pastries complement their drinks offer, including vegan and gluten free options.

For cooler refreshments, they offer a range of iced lattes, including their signature Bueno White Chocolate Frappe, which is served with cream and delicious caramel drizzle, as well as soft drinks.

CUP Coffee is committed to providing high-quality, delicious options that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. They use only top-notch ingredients, and everything is made with care.

Greek Gyros | Menu

New food for the new season, try Greek Gyros!

The team behind Salt & Chilli Chicken bring an authentic taste of Greece to Scotstoun with their slick new Gyros airstream.

Try their delicious chicken gyro, filled generously with your choice of either freshly grilled chicken, or tasty halloumi, served in a toasted pita with crunchy chips, delicious tzatziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, chopped parsley and red onions. 

They also sell freshly made fries and cold soft drinks. 

Streat Scullery | MENU

The Chef-led Streat Scullery food truck returns to Warriors with their sustainably sourced burger menu, which includes some exciting new options. Streat Scullery use only the best of Scottish produce. 

All their meats are locally sourced. They use only organic grass fed prime Scottish ground beef in their hand pressed burger patties, which are seasoned to perfection with local Blackthorn salt.

New for this season is their Buttermilk Chicken Fillet Burger, using free range chicken, marinated overnight to guarantee the fullest and juiciest fried chicken flavour. 

Vegetarians will love their Roasted Veggie Roots Burger. Seasonal Scottish vegetable, sourced from Blochairn Fruit Market are roasted, smashed and seasoned. They are the dusted with chickpea flour, and fried till golden, making deliciously crispy gluten free fritters.

Pescatarians are covered with their Ocean Catch Burger. Crispy Troon landed line caught cod is coated in their signature crispy home-made batter. 

All their burgers are served on a toasted brioche, and served with Arran cheddar, iceberg lettuce, heirloom tomato and salad onions. 

Their beef burgers can be made gluten free by requesting a gluten free bun, and they also have vegan cheese available on request. 

For hungry Warriors, we recommend their Burger and Chips deal, the burger of your choice and skin-on fries for just £13.

Streat Scullery also sell cold soft drinks.

West Stand

Salt & Chilli Chicken | MENU

Everyone’s favourite way to keep hunger at bay! 

Lauren’s Salt & Chilli Chicken trailer makes a welcome return Scotstoun.

Offering golden spicy crispy chicken and freshly made fries, all seasoned to perfection with their special secret bend of salt, chilli and spices. 

Topped with freshly sliced onions and peppers, Chinese curry sauce, grated cheese, or even both, you’ll need the appetite of a Warrior to finish their generous portions!

Their famous salt and chilli chicken can also be enjoyed as a spicy chicken fillet burger, with your choice of topping. Their chicken is halal certified, their regular fries are vegan and gluten free, and they also serve cold soft drinks.

SMSH BRGR | MENU

Another new vendor joining us this season is SMSH BRGR, who will be serving up their handmade burgers. SMSH BRGR is the latest street food venture from the award-winning team behind Glasgow institution Loop and Scoop. 

All their beef burger burgers are made with premium Scottish highland beef and served on a toasted brioche bun and ketchup. Kick it up a notch by adding and extra pattie, or two! Top with cheese and bacon for a taste experience that’s as bold as your game. 

Go large and make it a meal deal by adding their signature waffle fries, crisscross cut for the ultimate crunch. Their flavour-packed veggie burger is 100% plant-based and ready to tackle your hunger. 

Young players will love the Kids Burger Meal Deal, which includes a Fruit Shoot drink. All beef burgers are gluten free, with gluten free buns available on request. Waffle fries are vegan and gluten free, and they serve cold soft drinks.

Loop and Scoop Churros

As Hector & Harriet are unable to join us for this game, we’ve recruited Glasgow institution Loop and Scoop to keep you covered for sweet treats with their award winning freshly made churros! All their churros are made using organic flour and served with your choice of deluxe Belgian chocolate or vegan dark chocolate for indulgent dipping delights. 

Please note that due to limited space inside their trailer, Loop and Scoop will not be serving hot drinks, but a full range of hot drinks is available from CUP Coffee located in the east side of the stadium.

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 self-soothing toys to play with. Email our Event Manager, [email protected] to request yours.

 WHEELCHAIR AND PRAM STORAGE

If you need to store a wheelchair, pram or mobility scooter you can bring it to the Stadium’s main reception. There, a member of the SP Energy Networks Scotstoun Squad will store it for you. This is operated on a first-come-first served basis.

You can find out more about all our accessibility services across Scotstoun Stadium here.

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