Going to Hearts vs Rayo Vallecano? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Hey there! If you’re heading to Hearts’ pre-season friendly match against Rayo Vallecano on Friday night, this guide is for you. We’ll explain it all like you’re five years old so you know exactly what to expect.

Key Info

Here are the most important times and places for the day:

• Kick-off (when the game starts): 7:45pm
• Turnstiles open (the gates you walk through to get in): 6:45pm
• Ticket Office hours (where you get tickets): 9am until kick-off
• Clubstore hours (the main team shop): Open from 11am until kick-off
• Tynie Shop hours (a small shop in the Wheatfield Stand): Open before the match and during half-time
• Eighteen74 Bar (a bar in the Main Stand): Open from 5pm to people with match tickets, closing at 11pm
• TV: Live on Hearts TV PPV (pay-per-view). You can buy your game pass here

Important: The match is shown live on Hearts TV PPV. If you can’t come, you can still watch by buying a pass online!

Roadworks

Some roads are closed, so plan your trip early!

• Gorgie Road near Saughton Park is still closed.
• Princes Street has road closures and diversions (meaning traffic is sent a different way).
• Because of this, give yourself extra time to travel.

You can find full details here.

Tickets

Want to go? Here’s the simple stuff:

• Tickets are still being sold online and in person at the Hearts Ticket Office.
• Searching is a condition of entry – that means staff will check your bag. If you say no, you won’t be allowed in.
• If you look like you’ve had too much alcohol, you won’t get in.
• Don’t bring things that are not allowed, like fireworks (called pyrotechnics).
• If you behave badly, you’ll be kicked out and may get in trouble later under the club’s rules.

Important: After the match, please don’t wait on Wheatfield Street. Players won’t stop there when they leave because it’s not safe (health and safety reasons).

The Tynie Shop

• It’s a pop-up shop inside the Wheatfield Stand.
• Open before the match and at half-time.
• You can buy tops (jerseys), scarves, and other match-day needs.
• It takes card payment only – no cash!

Jambos Jackpot

This is a fun lottery that helps the Hearts Academy (young player training school):

1. It returns this Friday night.
2. You can win a jackpot of £5,100!
3. Other prizes: £250, and match-prepared jerseys from Craig Gordon and Jordi Altena.
4. Buy tickets until kick-off here.

Eighteen74 Bar

• Located in the Main Stand.
• Open from 5pm for people with match tickets.
• Closes at 11pm.

Stadium Kiosks

• Small food and drink counters are open all around the stadium.
• They take card payments only – no cash.

Match Programme

To celebrate 140 years of Tynecastle Park (the stadium), there’s a special keepsake:

• A special A4-sized programme (a booklet about the match) is for sale.
• It’s full of Tynecastle stories – a must-have for fans!
• Costs £6 and is sold around the ground, in the Clubstore, and in the Tynie Shop.
• You can also buy it online from Curtis Sport.

TV

• The match is live on Hearts TV PPV.
• Commentary (people describing the game) is by Laurie Dunsire and Robert Borthwick.
• Get your game pass here.

Summary

Going to the Hearts vs Rayo Vallecano game on Friday? Remember: gates open at 6:45pm, kick-off at 7:45pm. Roads are closed, so leave early. Buy tickets online or at the office, let them search your bag, and don’t bring alcohol or fireworks. Shops and kiosks take cards only. Check out the Tynie Shop, Jambos Jackpot, Eighteen74 Bar, and the special 140-year programme. Can’t attend? Watch on Hearts TV PPV!

FAQ

1. What time should I arrive at the stadium?
Turnstiles open at 6:45pm and the game starts at 7:45pm. Because of road closures, arriving early is smart!

2. Can I pay with cash at the shops or kiosks?
No. The Tynie Shop, stadium kiosks, and others take card payments only.

3. What happens if I bring fireworks or am too drunk?
You will be refused entry and not allowed to watch the match.

4. How can I watch if I don’t go to the stadium?
You can buy a game pass and watch live on Hearts TV PPV using the link in the article.

5. Where can I buy the special 140-year programme?
Around the ground, in the Clubstore, in the Tynie Shop for £6, or online from Curtis Sport.