Fan Zones

[LNHibs]

Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere, but does anyone know if there will be any fan zones in Edinburgh for the Scotland games? The gardens would be absolutely brilliant for it but no doubt that won't happen! Can't see anything online other than just the usual pubs etc & seen the club are doing one.

[Lendo]

I’m sure I read that the Stockbridge Neighbourhood Market would be showing games on a screen. I’ll try and find the article and confirm.

[JimBHibees]

You would assume somewhere like Meadows would have something

[Trinity Hibee]

Only one I’d heard of was in Dalkeith but that’s been canned.

Neighbourhood market in Stockbridge will have it on the screen they’ve said. Not sure id call it a “fan zone” though

[bingo70]

Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere, but does anyone know if there will be any fan zones in Edinburgh for the Scotland games? The gardens would be absolutely brilliant for it but no doubt that won't happen! Can't see anything online other than just the usual pubs etc & seen the club are doing one.

Apparently not, the council have decided to have a fan park for the olympics instead someone said to me. I don’t know if that’s true or if the dates even cross over?

[Trinity Hibee]

Apparently not, the council have decided to have a fan park for the olympics instead someone said to me. I don’t know if that’s true or if the dates even cross over?

The olympics one is true. Somewhere at St James. Pathetic really but they probably look at events in Glasgow and think **** that

[Paul1642]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/tickets/events/euro2024-fanzone/

Look no further than Easter Road. Good piece of commercial business by the club IMO.

[Lendo]

Only one I’d heard of was in Dalkeith but that’s been canned.

Neighbourhood market in Stockbridge will have it on the screen they’ve said. Not sure id call it a “fan zone” though

Ahh glad I hadn’t imagined this. Couldn’t find anything about it online now. It’s busy enough down there on a sunny weekend, suspect it’ll be next to impossible to get in if folk think it’ll be like a mini fan zone.

[Bishop Hibee]

There will be an Olympics Fanzone at St James Quarter. No Fanzone for Scottish football fans though.

[Bishop Hibee]

The olympics one is true. Somewhere at St James. Pathetic really but they probably look at events in Glasgow and think **** that

The Scottish Police Federation have actually called for Fanzones for big matches.

[JimBHibees]

Only one I’d heard of was in Dalkeith but that’s been canned.

Neighbourhood market in Stockbridge will have it on the screen they’ve said. Not sure id call it a “fan zone” though

Why was it canned?

[Fuzzywuzzy]

The pitt is opening for the Scotland games

https://www.citizenticket.com/events/the-pitt/euros-scotland-v-switzerland/

[Viva_Palmeiras]

What’s Brewhemia like for a game? I booked a table - need to check it’s a view of the screen :) otherwise might beat hasty retreat

[oconnors_strip]

What’s Brewhemia like for a game? I booked a table - need to check it’s a view of the screen :) otherwise might beat hasty retreat

Don’t know if they are showing the scotland games as they have never shown football in the past, but will happily show rugby! 🙄😩

[Frazerbob]

Spend yer cash in pubs, preferably not owned by the big English companies.

[Trinity Hibee]

Why was it canned?

Edinburgh Live says a major investor withdrew

[KeithTheHibby]

I’m no convinced it’s worth it having one in this city. The weather is that pish they probably run at a loss.

[.Sean.]

There will be an Olympics Fanzone at St James Quarter. No Fanzone for Scottish football fans though.
A what 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Edinburgh council absolutely detest all things football eh

[Moulin Yarns]

Spend yer cash in pubs, preferably not owned by the big English companies.

Hunter Square fanzone surely 😉

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Hunter Square fanzone surely 😉

That would be interesting 🤭

[Gus]

Not Edinburgh but East End Park are running one in the stadium with big screens, pop up bars and food trucks

Think it’s £15 entry

[JimBHibees]

I’m no convinced it’s worth it having one in this city. The weather is that pish they probably run at a loss.

Think you might be right about the weather especially in recent weeks. Just seems odd I remember huge outside events in previous competitions with England and Wales seems a no brainier to be honest. Well managed would make a fortune imo

[JimBHibees]

Not Edinburgh but East End Park are running one in the stadium with big screens, pop up bars and food trucks

Think it’s £15 entry

Great idea

[Itsnoteasy]

Great idea

Bit pricey. Hibs sold out for Germany game £8.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Ahh glad I hadn’t imagined this. Couldn’t find anything about it online now. It’s busy enough down there on a sunny weekend, suspect it’ll be next to impossible to get in if folk think it’ll be like a mini fan zone.

It’s going to be a ticketed event at neighbourhood market apparently.

[Gus]

Bit pricey. Hibs sold out for Germany game £8.

Saw that, good for them using the space but bit different as effectively it’s a bar/pub. Think IF weather is good then Dunfermline are doing it right and £15!is decent to watch it outdoors on a big screen (imo)

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Don’t know if they are showing the scotland games as they have never shown football in the past, but will happily show rugby! 🙄😩

good catch - they ARENT showing the footie

Imagine an Italian bar during and set of Finals - let alone Euros finals on their own patch - not showing the game?

[JimBHibees]

good catch - they ARENT showing the footie

Imagine an Italian bar during and set of Finals - let alone Euros finals on their own patch - not showing the game?

That’s brutal imo

[KeithTheHibby]

It’s going to be a ticketed event at neighbourhood market apparently.

Have you been there? Overpriced food and only innes and Gunn to drink (based on last year)
They have one bit covered and if / when is chucks it down everyone will be under there. Local pub for me.

[Jones28]

Don’t know if they are showing the scotland games as they have never shown football in the past, but will happily show rugby! 🙄😩

More fool them missing out on the cash.

But this is Edinburgh we’re talking about, a city that hates football unless it’s at Murrayfield.

[Betty Boop]

Glasgow are having fan zones don't see why Edinburgh can't.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Glasgow are having fan zones don't see why Edinburgh can't.

Not enough stuffed envelopes floating about

[LNHibs]

Glasgow are having fan zones don't see why Edinburgh can't.

I believe it is because of the trouble / mess and a lot of people wanted to stay out of it. Really disappointing tbh great chance to make the most of it and make an absolute fortune in the process

[Jones28]

Glasgow are having fan zones don't see why Edinburgh can't.

They won't. Not can't.

The Proclaimers played to 7k people on the Links last summer, a fan zone could easily be accommodated.

[w pilton hibby]

Hibs fans snap up Scotland Euro 2024 fan zone places at Easter Road

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-fans-snap-up-scotland-euro-2024-fan-zone-places-at-easter-road-4650565

[Brizo]

Neighbourhood market in Stockbridge will have it on the screen they’ve said. Not sure id call it a “fan zone” though

People can can buy raffia sandals and stock up on artisanal bread while watching Scotland,it's a win win

[DH1875]

Arbroath, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Glasgow, Hamilton, Irvine, Largs, Kilmarnock, Insch (Aberdeenshire) all have recognised fan zones for the Euros.

[JimBHibees]

Arbroath, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Glasgow, Hamilton, Irvine, Largs, Kilmarnock, Insch (Aberdeenshire) all have recognised fan zones for the Euros.

Really should be more

[Betty Boop]

Arbroath, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Glasgow, Hamilton, Irvine, Largs, Kilmarnock, Insch (Aberdeenshire) all have recognised fan zones for the Euros.

So Edinburgh the party poopers then?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Arbroath, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Glasgow, Hamilton, Irvine, Largs, Kilmarnock, Insch (Aberdeenshire) all have recognised fan zones for the Euros.

Someone has been reading The National. 😀

[SteveHFC]

Seen on twitter earlier the Council rejected the application to have a fanzone in the city.

[Trinity Hibee]

Seen on twitter earlier the Council rejected the application to have a fanzone in the city.

Of course they did. It would mean them doing some work

[Bristolhibby]

I read that Edinburgh is the only capital city in Europe that won’t be showing their countries game in a fanzone.

Very poor from Edina.

J

[JimBHibees]

I read that Edinburgh is the only capital city in Europe that won’t be showing their countries game in a fanzone.

Very poor from Edina.

J

Simply scandalous putrid and clearly not wanting anyone to remotely be proud of being Scottish

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Simply scandalous putrid and clearly not wanting anyone to remotely be proud of being Scottish

It’s pish poor don’t get me wrong but this post reeks of the “you get arrested for saying you’re English nowadays” patter you get from gammons, I hope I’ve picked it up wrong?


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[CMac1988]

I read that Edinburgh is the only capital city in Europe that won’t be showing their countries game in a fanzone.

Very poor from Edina.

J

Outside a few things you'd never know it was the capital at times. City council are a bunch of useless cants.

[Mcbizz1998]

It’s pish poor don’t get me wrong but this post reeks of the “you get arrested for saying you’re English nowadays” patter you get from gammons, I hope I’ve picked it up wrong?


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What is a gammon?

[Rumble de Thump]

There are plenty of pubs to watch the game in and your local pub could probably do with a bit of support. I know some pubs that have recently had TVs installed and upgraded their licence to be able to show sports - One Cannon and Port O' Leith, for example. Get down your local boozer to get full of drink and watch the game. Please drink responsibly.

[Smartie]

Did it not all get really quite messy across the country after our game with Brazil in 1998?

I seem to remember a whole nation went on the piss and it didn't end great - possibly why there haven't been fan zones created here for Friday.

A Friday night ko at 8pm isn't ideal from a police and public order point of view.

[Eyrie]

What is a gammon?

A more blatant version of Farage, and equally unpleasant.

[Col2]

Seen on twitter earlier the Council rejected the application to have a fanzone in the city.

The leader of the council was outside murrayfield a few days ago almost peeing himself at the thought of Taylor Swift arriving. All glitter and sparkles was his priority not the national game.

[DH1875]

Did it not all get really quite messy across the country after our game with Brazil in 1998?

I seem to remember a whole nation went on the piss and it didn't end great - possibly why there haven't been fan zones created here for Friday.

A Friday night ko at 8pm isn't ideal from a police and public order point of view.

Problem there is that there are fan zones dotted all around the country for the rest of the country to go on the piss.

[SteveHFC]

The leader of the council was outside murrayfield a few days ago almost peeing himself at the thought of Taylor Swift arriving. All glitter and sparkles was his priority not the national game.

If it was the Cycling World Cup starting this weekend. The council would put on a fanzone.

[Stairway 2 7]

Problem there is that there are fan zones dotted all around the country for the rest of the country to go on the piss.

That's it. There is usually violence in Glasgow after their teams win a trophy. Zeros violence in edin when Hibs and Hearts win anything. Glasgow is having a fan zone edin no

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

If it was the Cycling World Cup starting this weekend. The council would put on a fanzone.

Yep. Football fans are second class citizens in this country, unless they support one of the two arse cheeks and then they get to do what they like, apparently


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[Stairway 2 7]

Yep. Football fans are second class citizens in this country, unless they support one of the two arse cheeks and then they get to do what they like, apparently


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Not this country, this middle class city

[GonzoReturns]

Q are kids (13 year old) allowed in Albion Bar for the Scotland games?

[Pretty Boy]

It's a shame there is no fanzone. It's not like we are short on green space to accommodate one. We could realistically run about 3 or 4 concurrently.

I would rather local publicans reap the benefits of the Scotland games though. You just know a fanzone would be punted out to some Underbelly type company who would rake in huge profits with no real benefit to the wider city. At least this way the guys and girls who slog it out to make a living all year get a fair shot at a lucrative couple of weeks.

[JimBHibees]

It’s pish poor don’t get me wrong but this post reeks of the “you get arrested for saying you’re English nowadays” patter you get from gammons, I hope I’ve picked it up wrong?


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You have

[bingo70]

It's a shame there is no fanzone. It's not like we are short on green space to accommodate one. We could realistically run about 3 or 4 concurrently.

I would rather local publicans reap the benefits of the Scotland games though. You just know a fanzone would be punted out to some Underbelly type company who would rake in huge profits with no real benefit to the wider city. At least this way the guys and girls who slog it out to make a living all year get a fair shot at a lucrative couple of weeks.

I wanted a fanzone so I had somewhere I could watch a game with my laddie that had an atmosphere and a bit of an event. 8pm kick offs at a pub probably aren’t ideal for an 11 year old. I’m taking him to Malones for the Wednesday game as there’s a group of us going from my work, sure it’ll be fine but it’s not ideal really.

A family friendly space to watch games with a bit of an atmosphere should have been a no brainer imo.

If it was just me, i’d rather just go to a pub like you suggest.

[AngloHibs]

My street is doing one for England games. Big telly out the front, own booze, barbecue, sorted!

[bingo70]

My street is doing one for England games. Big telly out the front, own booze, barbecue, sorted!

Would that not mean you have to talk to your neighbours?

Sounds awful

[Bishop Hibee]

I’m heading to Robbie’s for 6pm to make sure I get in.

[AngloHibs]

Would that not mean you have to talk to your neighbours?

Sounds awful

We all get on 😄

[K-Zazu]

So why does Edinburgh not have a fan zone? Every other country has one.

[Trinity Hibee]

So why does Edinburgh not have a fan zone? Every other country has one.

Blew the budget on Taylor swift

[K-Zazu]

https://news.stv.tv/east-central/olympic-fan-zone-to-be-set-up-at-st-james-quarter-in-edinburgh-by-team-gb

Fan zone for the Olympics though

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

You have

Fair enough mate, my apologies [emoji16]


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[ErinGoBraghHFC]

My street is doing one for England games. Big telly out the front, own booze, barbecue, sorted!

Water balloon target practice sorted [emoji6]


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[Viva_Palmeiras]

Only one I’d heard of was in Dalkeith but that’s been canned.

Neighbourhood market in Stockbridge will have it on the screen they’ve said. Not sure id call it a “fan zone” though

excellent - so there’s a real possibility at some stage of reading of a mass brawl outside a Cheesemongers?

BTW grew up in and around Stockie.

[JimBHibees]

https://news.stv.tv/east-central/olympic-fan-zone-to-be-set-up-at-st-james-quarter-in-edinburgh-by-team-gb

Fan zone for the Olympics though

Got to support GB

[Trinity Hibee]

excellent - so there’s a real possibility at some stage of reading of a mass brawl outside a Cheesemongers?

BTW grew up in and around Stockie.

Haha there is indeed. Also grew up there and still live around the area. Neighbourgood market is nice although expensive but is very family orientated with toffs everywhere

[green day]

So why does Edinburgh not have a fan zone? Every other country has one.

tbh, the majority of the fanzones in Scotland are commercial enterprises with very few council run. I dont know many people who want to pay up to £30 to get in a tent to buy an overpriced plastic glass of lager.

I will be in the pub, warm and dry and with a proper beer.

However, to your question - A company did apply to the council and was turned down.

Edinburgh council (run by a Labour / Conservative coalition) are idiots. You should ask your councillor exactly why it was turned down but dont expect a sensible answer.

[marinello59]

tbh, the majority of the fanzones in Scotland are commercial enterprises with very few council run. I dont know many people who want to pay up to £30 to get in a tent to buy an overpriced plastic glass of lager.

I will be in the pub, warm and dry and with a proper beer.

However, to your question - A company did apply to the council and was turned down.

Edinburgh council (run by a Labour / Conservative coalition) are idiots. You should ask your councillor exactly why it was turned down but dont expect a sensible answer.

I’d rather the pubs got the benefit of the increase in trade during the Euros than some here today gone tomorrow pop up fan zone. They’re struggling enough as it is. That would be reason enough for me to refuse a licence.

[cabbageandribs1875]

estimated 150k travelled just to Munich

[SlickShoes]

Currently on the road to Munich to go to the fan zone there, about 3 hours to go of a two day drive

[DIXIHIBS]

estimated 150k travelled just to Munich

I think Cologne will be even more. Quite a few people I know are only going to Cologne and if you everyone heading up from Munich. Pretty chaotic I think..

[B.H.F.C]

I think Cologne will be even more. Quite a few people I know are only going to Cologne and if you everyone heading up from Munich. Pretty chaotic I think..

Cologne is going to be absolutely rammed. Everyone I know who is going for at least some part, is going for that one (I think because it’s the easiest to get to). At least they have an additional public viewing set up which caters for up to 50k. I’m staying in Dusseldorf so if Cologne ends up too busy will always have the option of heading back there as it’s not far. Unless I somehow end up with a ticket.

[DIXIHIBS]

Cologne is going to be absolutely rammed. Everyone I know who is going for at least some part, is going for that one (I think because it’s the easiest to get to). At least they have an additional public viewing set up which caters for up to 50k. I’m staying in Dusseldorf so if Cologne ends up too busy will always have the option of heading back there as it’s not far. Unless I somehow end up with a ticket.

I'm staying in Bonn for a couple of nights. Will head into Cologne on match day and hopefully watch the game....somewhere,

[SteveHFC]

Currently on the road to Munich to go to the fan zone there, about 3 hours to go of a two day drive

Been to munich fan zone and left now back in centre of munich, queues at fan zone for everything probably looking at 90+ mins to get a drink

[B.H.F.C]

Been to munich fan zone and left now back in centre of munich, queues at fan zone for everything probably looking at 90+ mins to get a drink

Always going to be the case with the volume of people.

Main thing is that everyone manages to get somewhere to actually see the game if not got a ticket!

[Trinity Hibee]

Been to munich fan zone and left now back in centre of munich, queues at fan zone for everything probably looking at 90+ mins to get a drink

Ooft. Guess it should partly be expected given the numbers quoted as being in Munich. Might get easier as the tournament gets underway. Thankfully there should be plenty of pubs to watch in too.

[04Sauzee]

On Twitter from the official City Portal for Munich with 275k followers

URGENT!!! The #Marienplatz is overcrowded. There will definitely be no public viewing there. Please spread out elsewhere in the city! The fan zone is also about to close. Please don't go to the Olympiapark anymore! #uefaeuro2024 #munich #GERSCO

[SteveHFC]

On Twitter from the official City Portal for Munich with 275k followers

URGENT!!! The #Marienplatz is overcrowded. There will definitely be no public viewing there. Please spread out elsewhere in the city! The fan zone is also about to close. Please don't go to the Olympiapark anymore! #uefaeuro2024 #munich #GERSCO

Was up there earlier. It was packed at about 10.30 this morning!

[Trinity Hibee]

On Twitter from the official City Portal for Munich with 275k followers

URGENT!!! The #Marienplatz is overcrowded. There will definitely be no public viewing there. Please spread out elsewhere in the city! The fan zone is also about to close. Please don't go to the Olympiapark anymore! #uefaeuro2024 #munich #GERSCO

So they were due to sow the games in 2 places but they’ve now closed them due to large numbers? Seems very unlike the Germans

[K-Zazu]

So they were due to sow the games in 2 places but they’ve now closed them due to large numbers? Seems very unlike the Germans

Cos the Serbian and Hungarian hooligans are coming.

[matty_f]

I suspect there would be enough demand to satisfy a Fanzone and local pubs, and it gives folk the choice as to how they want to watch the game.

It’s really poor that there’s not one in Edinburgh / the comments about Taylor Swift are fair, Edinburgh did brilliantly for those gigs (and brilliantly out of them, as well) - that should be the bar for major events in Edinburgh (from concerts to football matches to rugby to the festival etc)

It feels like this is classism at play, football fans are treated like cattle at the best of times, it’s an opportunity missed.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

So they were due to sow the games in 2 places but they’ve now closed them due to large numbers? Seems very unlike the Germans

I was gonna crack a joke about large gatherings in Germany but will refrain :)

[Iain G]

Outside a few things you'd never know it was the capital at times. City council are a bunch of useless cants.

Bunch of small minded, unimaginative plodders who have no interest in doing anything creative or positive for Edinburgh. Was back at the weekend and struck me how dirty and faded the place looked with potholes getting even worse than ever.

Just where do they invest money in the city?

[BILLYHIBS]

Did I hear something on the Radio about there being a fanzone in Dunfermline???

[Trinity Hibee]

Did I hear something on the Radio about there being a fanzone in Dunfermline???

There is one at East End Park

[BILLYHIBS]

There is one at East End Park

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