Key Takeaways
- Kick‑off is at 7:45 pm; turnstiles open at 6:45 pm and the ticket office operates from 9 am until kick‑off.
- The Clubstore opens at 11 am and stays open until kick‑off; the Tynie Shop (Wheatfield Stand) is available pre‑match and at half‑time, card‑only.
- Eighteen74 Bar (Main Stand) serves match ticket holders from 5 pm to 11 pm; all stadium kiosks accept card payments only.
- A special 140‑year‑anniversary match programme (A4, £6) will be sold around the ground, in the Clubstore, Tynie Shop and online via Curtis Sport.
- Jambos Jackpot returns with a top prize of £5,100 plus £250 cash and signed Craig Gordon/Jordi Altena jerseys; tickets are on sale until kick‑off.
- Road closures on Gorgie Road (near Saughton Park) and Princes Street require supporters to plan journeys in advance.
- Entry is subject to a search; refusal to cooperate, excessive alcohol, or prohibited items (including pyrotechnics) will lead to denial of entry or ejection.
- Post‑match, supporters must not gather on Wheatfield Street for safety reasons.
- The match is live on Hearts TV PPV with commentary by Laurie Dunsire and Robert Borthwick; game passes can be purchased online.
Hearts’ pre‑season friendly against Rayo Vallecano is scheduled for Friday night, with kick‑off set for 7:45 pm. Turnstiles will open an hour earlier at 6:45 pm to allow a steady flow of supporters into Tynecastle Park. Those needing to purchase tickets on the day can visit the Hearts Ticket Office, which will be open from 9 am right up to kick‑off, while the Clubstore will welcome fans from 11 am until the same point. Both outlets will be ready to supply match‑day merchandise, programmes and other essentials.
Inside the ground, the Tynie Shop located in the Wheatfield Stand will operate as a pop‑up before the match and again at half‑time, offering tops, scarves and other Hearts gear. Payment at the Tynie Shop, as well as at all stadium kiosks, is card‑only, so supporters should ensure they have a suitable payment method handy. For those looking to relax with a drink, the Eighteen74 Bar in the Main Stand will be open exclusively to match ticket holders from 5 pm through to 11 pm, providing a venue for pre‑match build‑up and post‑match celebrations.
A highlight of the evening is the commemorative match programme celebrating 140 years of Tynecastle Park. The specially designed A4 publication will be packed with historical features, photographs and articles relating to the stadium’s rich heritage. Priced at £6, it will be available for purchase around the ground, in the Clubstore, the Tynie Shop and also online through Curtis Sport, making it a convenient collector’s item for fans both present and watching remotely.
Supporters interested in adding a little extra excitement to the night can participate in the returning Jambos Jackpot. By purchasing a ticket (available up to kick‑off), fans contribute to the Heart of Midlothian Academy while entering a draw for a £5,100 jackpot prize. Additional rewards include £250 cash prizes and signed jerseys from Craig Gordon and Jordi Altena, giving plenty of incentive to try one’s luck.
Travel arrangements deserve careful attention due to ongoing roadworks. Gorgie Road remains closed near Saughton Park, and Princes Street is subject to closures and diversions. The club advises supporters to consult the detailed diversion information provided via the linked resource and to allow extra time for reaching the stadium.
Entry to Tynecastle Park is conditional upon a search of bags and personal items. Refusal to cooperate with this procedure will result in denied entry. Furthermore, the club enforces a strict policy on alcohol consumption: anyone deemed to have consumed excessive amounts will be refused admission, and the introduction of prohibited items—including pyrotechnics—is forbidden. Any behaviour deemed unacceptable, such as disorderly conduct or harassment, will lead to immediate ejection from the stadium, with subsequent sanctions applied in accordance with the club’s unacceptable conduct policy.
After the final whistle, supporters are reminded not to congregate on Wheatfield Street. Players will no longer pause to interact with fans upon exiting the stadium, a measure taken for health and safety reasons. Instead, fans are encouraged to exit via the designated routes and make use of the Eighteen74 Bar or other nearby venues if they wish to continue the evening.
Finally, for those unable to attend in person, the match will be broadcast live on Hearts TV PPV. Commentary will be provided by Laurie Dunsire and Robert Borthwick, and game passes can be secured online through the club’s official PPV portal. This ensures that all Hearts supporters, whether at Tynecastle or watching from afar, can enjoy the pre‑season showdown against Rayo Vallecano.