Best Place to Sit at Murrayfield Stadium

Written by Aviran Zazon | Last updated on February 1, 2026

Scottish Gas Murrayfield is one of the easier big rugby venues to pick a seat for: four stands, two tiers, and a layout that keeps sightlines solid almost everywhere.

What actually changes your experience here is the angle (touchline vs goal-end), and a couple of Murrayfield quirks — like the West Stand feeling more TV-facing, while the East Stand sits closer to the pitch in the lower tier.

The real question isn’t whether you’ll see the match — it’s what kind of day you want: best overall view, best atmosphere, or try-line drama.

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The Best Seats Overall

If you want a reliable, can't-go-wrong choice at Murrayfield, aim for the East or West Stand (touchline), around halfway, with a bit of height.

Best all-round blocks:

East Stand: Lower E9 / E11 / E13 (midfield), or Upper E12 / E14
West Stand: Lower W17 / W19 / W21 (midfield), or Upper W22 / W24

Row-wise, the sweet spot is roughly rows 10–25: close enough to feel the hits, high enough to read what’s happening on the far side and at the opposite 22.

Comment byu/garythekid from discussion inrugbyunion

If you’re choosing between East vs West: East lower feels closer to the touchline, while West has a more main-stand feel and can be fantastic from the upper tier. (On the West side, the front rows can feel a touch set back because of the track gap — going a little higher fixes it.)

Touchline vs Behind the Posts

Touchline (East/West) is the clearest way to follow rugby. You get the best view of shape, kicking battles, and how teams move play side-to-side. If it’s your first time at Murrayfield, touchline is the simplest win.

Behind the posts (North/South) is where try-line moments feel most intense — you’ll see mauls and close-range phases coming straight at you. The trade-off is that when play is at the far end, you’re watching from distance.

East Stand (Touchline, Closest Longside)

The East Stand is a classic watch-the-whole-match stand — and in the lower tier it’s noticeably close to the pitch compared to the West side.

Best blocks to target: Lower E9 / E11 / E13 or Upper E12 / E14. If you’re going lower tier, avoid the very first rows if you want a better sense of depth and far-side detail.

One practical note: on some winter afternoons, the East side can catch low sun, so sunglasses aren’t the worst idea for bright kick-offs.

West Stand (Touchline, Main Stand Feel)

The West Stand is the biggest stand and often feels like the main side — plenty of buzz, and it contains many of the premium areas.

Best blocks to target: Lower W17 / W19 / W21 or Upper W22 / W24. If you’re in the lower tier, sitting a little higher (again, that rows 10–25 zone) tends to feel better than being right on the front.

North & South Stands (Behind the Posts)

If you care most about conversions, try-line pressure, and that “everything is coming toward us” feeling, the goal ends are a fun choice.

How to pick them well: don’t go too low. A bit of height makes a huge difference when play swings to the opposite end.

Good goal-end blocks: North N9–N14 and South S9–S14 are generally strong, because you’re not stuck right in the tight corner angle.

Best Seats by Type of Fan

If you want the best rugby view: East/West, around halfway — E9/E11/E13 or W17/W19/W21 (lower), or E12/E14 / W22/W24 (upper).

If you want maximum atmosphere: West Stand is a great bet for big Scotland days; the South Stand can also be loud when the match has try-line tension.

If you’re hunting value: don’t just buy the cheapest block — buy height + angle. Upper tier near midfield often beats “low corner” seats for actually enjoying the full match.

First-Timer Tips That Actually Matter

1) Use the block numbers to sanity-check the tier. At Murrayfield it’s simple: odd blocks = lower tier, even blocks = upper tier (E/W/N/S).

2) Adjacent sections are separated by stairs — not a fence. So if your group ends up with something like W15 and W17, you may be closer than you think depending on the seat numbers.

Wee question about seating at Murrayfield? byu/RatRodentRatRat inEdinburgh

3) Arrive early. Murrayfield matchdays are more enjoyable when you’ve got time for entry, a drink, and finding your block without sprinting.

4) Concert note (if you landed here for gigs): Best seats depend on stage placement — but the general rule still holds: avoid being too low in the corners unless you know the stage faces your section.