theatre
Chariots of Fire
King's Theatre
2026-09-15T19:30:00+00:00
20:30
Edinburgh · Sport
Sport in Edinburgh
Live listings, featured venues and a local guide to sport nights in Edinburgh, Lothian.
About Sport in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Scotland's key destinations for sport, with a live scene spanning historic halls, independent clubs and pop-up spaces across the city. Whether you're a resident planning a weeknight out or a visitor building an itinerary around a headline show, this page keeps every upcoming sport event in Edinburgh in one place — updated daily.
Scottish sport is a year-round obsession. From Scottish Premiership football weekends and Six Nations rugby at Murrayfield to Highland Games gatherings, golf opens, marathons and cycling sportives, there's a major sporting occasion somewhere in the country almost every weekend of the year.
For a wider look at the city, our Edinburgh events guide covers everything from festivals to family days out. For more on the art form, see our Scotland-wide sport guide.
What's on in Edinburgh
See allNo sport listings are confirmed for Edinburgh right now, so here are the next events happening in the city. Sport across Scotland.
documentary
IberoDocs Film Festival
Filmhouse
2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
Other
John Coltrane Centenary Celebration feat. Emma Rawicz
The Queen's Hall
2026-09-18T17:30:00+00:00
18:30
Theatre
Jacob Collier
The Queen's Hall
2026-09-20T17:00:00+00:00
18:00
Other
Caitlin Moran: How To Be Hopeful
The Queen's Hall
2026-09-22T17:30:00+00:00
18:30
Other
Mike Wozniak - The Bench
The Queen's Hall
2026-09-23T17:30:00+00:00
18:30
Music
Gilbert O’Sullivan – Live in Concert
The Queen's Hall
2026-09-24T17:30:00+00:00
18:30
Music
Wishbone Ash
The Queen's Hall
2026-09-25T18:00:00+00:00
19:00
Sport
Komedia and Live Nation present: Count Arthur Strong in It’s Goodnight From Me – The Final Tour 2027
EICC
2027-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Popular venues in Edinburgh
Sport highlights through the year
Six Nations & Old Firm derbies
WinterSix Nations weekends at Murrayfield and the Glasgow derby fixtures dominate the winter calendar.
Marathons & sportives
SpringEdinburgh and Stirling host spring marathons, and Highland sportives open the long-distance cycling season.
Highland Games season
SummerFrom June to September, dozens of Highland Games take place across the country — Braemar and Cowal are the most famous.
Scottish Premiership peak
AutumnAutumn Saturdays offer full football fixture lists plus European rugby at Murrayfield and Scotstoun.
Sport in other Scottish cities
Sport in GlasgowSport in AberdeenSport in DundeeSport in InvernessSport in StirlingSport in PerthSport in AyrSport in St Andrews
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Sport in Edinburgh — FAQs
Where can I see sport in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh hosts sport events across a mix of dedicated venues, arts centres and pubs. Featured venues below plus the live listings on this page cover the current schedule.
How often are new sport events added?
Nearby Events refreshes Edinburgh listings daily from our data partners and direct venue submissions, so check back regularly for new gigs and shows.
When does the Scottish football season run?
The Scottish Premiership typically runs from late July or early August through May, with a mid-season break in January.
How do I get Six Nations tickets?
Six Nations home tickets are distributed via Scottish Rugby's members ballot each autumn; resale often appears closer to match day.