Hibernian have confirmed the ticketing arrangements for their Premier Sports Cup semi-final against city rivals Hearts, with sales for season ticket holders opening this Friday. The first-ever League Cup semi-final derby between the Edinburgh sides will be played at Hampden Park on Sunday 1 November with a 3pm kick-off.
Demand is already high, with the club having sold more than 7,000 tickets in the first hour after a previous sales window opened. Tickets for the upcoming phase will be available from 10am on Friday for season ticket holders and supporters with 70 or more loyalty points. Each qualifying account can purchase a maximum of two tickets. The match will be digital ticket only, requiring fans to download the Barclays Hampden App to receive and manage their passes.
Stadium arrangements and accessibility
Hibs supporters will be housed in the east side of the national stadium, with Hearts fans allocated the west side. The club's Disability Access Officer, Keith Ferguson, is processing applications for accessible seating and will contact eligible supporters directly. For those seeking a matchday experience with fewer restrictions, hospitality packages are available from Tynecastle Park. Priced at £90 for adults and £73 for concessions, these include a ticket, pre-match food and a pay bar, plus coach travel to and from Hampden, with no loyalty point requirement.
Hearts stated that their initial allocation for the match has been fully sold. "Our initial allocation for our Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibernian has now been fully allocated," the club said. They are in discussions with the SPFL regarding the possibility of securing extra seats.
Context and current form
The semi-final offers a major cup distraction for a Hibernian side sitting 10th in the Premiership with seven points from their opening seven games. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen, where Martin Boyle scored a second-half penalty in the 79th minute. Boyle is the team's top scorer this season with three goals.
Neil Doncaster, the SPFL chief executive, wished all four semi-finalists well ahead of the ties. Hibernian reached this stage with a 3-0 quarter-final victory away to Ross County. The winner of the Edinburgh derby will face either Aberdeen or Rangers in the final on Sunday 13 December. Supporters can check the team's current standings and review the full squad list as preparations for the derby intensify.
Background and full detail: edinburghnews.scotsman.com
