Key matchday times and arrangements for Inverness supporters
Supporters from Inverness making the trip to Tynecastle for the Premier Sports Cup tie on Sunday should note the club has published a range of practical matchday arrangements covering entry times, ticketing, on-site facilities and safety procedures.
Kick‑off is scheduled for 2pm, with turnstiles opening at 1pm. The Hearts Ticket Office will be open from 9am until kick‑off, then reopening briefly at full‑time. The Clubstore will operate from 9am until kick‑off, and again from full‑time until 5pm.
| Item | Time / Note |
|---|---|
| Kick‑off | 2pm |
| Turnstiles open | 1pm |
| Ticket Office | 9am–kick‑off, reopens briefly at full‑time |
| Clubstore | 9am–kick‑off, then FT–5pm |
Where to buy tickets and what to expect inside the ground
Tickets are available both online and in person from the Hearts Ticket Office. Visiting supporters should be aware of the club’s cashless arrangements: the pop‑up Tynie Shop, based in the Wheatfield Stand, will be open pre‑match and at half‑time and accepts card payment only. Stadium kiosks around Tynecastle will likewise accept card payments only.
- The Tynie Shop will sell matchday scarves, tops and other items pre‑match and at half‑time.
- The Eighteen74 Bar (Main Stand) will be open from 11am to match ticket holders.
- Match programmes will be on sale around the ground, in the Clubstore and the Tynie Shop for £4, and are available online via Curtis Sport.
- Supporters can take part in the Jambos Jackpot, with tickets on sale until kick‑off.
- The match will be shown live on Premier Sports Player and Hearts TV International.
Searches, prohibited items and behaviour expectations
Hearts have reiterated that searching is a condition of entry. The club warns that refusal to cooperate will result in refused entry. It also makes clear that anyone judged to have consumed excessive alcohol will be refused entry. Supporters are reminded not to attempt to bring prohibited items into the stadium, with pyrotechnics listed explicitly.
"Searching is a condition of entry and refusal to cooperate will result in refused entry. Anyone deemed to have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol will be refused entry... Unacceptable conduct will result in ejection from the stadium and any supporter who has been ejected will face sanctions in accordance with our unacceptable conduct policy."
The club states that unacceptable conduct will lead to ejection and sanctions under its policy. These measures are aimed at maintaining safety and order for players, staff and travelling supporters.
Post‑match guidance of particular relevance to Inverness supporters
Of particular note for supporters from Inverness: post‑match the club has asked fans not to gather on Wheatfield Street. Hearts say players will no longer be stopping upon exiting the stadium for health and safety reasons. That instruction may affect plans by supporters who travel from the Highlands to meet players after matches or to congregate near the ground.
Visiting fans should therefore plan onward travel accordingly and allow extra time if collecting coaches or public transport. With card payments required at kiosks and the pop‑up shop, supporters should ensure they have suitable means of payment. The combination of entry searches and the stadium’s conduct policy means fans should be prepared to comply with stewarding instructions on the day.
These arrangements apply to the Premier Sports Cup last‑16 tie and are intended to ensure a safe and efficient matchday experience for players and supporters alike.
