TRNSMT Festival May Shift Schedule to Let Fans Catch Scotland’s World Cup Match

TRNSMT festival is considering adjusting stage times in 2026 so fans don’t miss Scotland’s World Cup games.

A Festival That Knows How to Keep Its Fans Happy

If you’re a music lover and a die-hard Scotland football fan like me, here’s some exciting news! The beloved TRNSMT festival, which lights up Glasgow Green every June, is looking at tweaking its schedule next year. Why? To ensure that festival-goers won’t have to choose between catching a killer headline set and cheering on Scotland in their World Cup matches. Talk about having your cake and eating it too!

TRNSMT 2026: A Starry Lineup Meets a Historic Football Moment

Mark your calendars for June 19-21, 2026, because TRNSMT is back at Glasgow Green, promising an epic weekend. The festival’s first wave of headliners dropped on November 7, featuring big names like Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi, and Wolf Alice. I remember the buzz when the lineup was announced — it’s the kind of roster that has you daydreaming about dancing under the summer sky.

But here’s the kicker: Scotland’s men’s team has triumphantly secured their spot for the World Cup 2026 — the first time since 1998! That alone has every Scotsman and woman buzzing with pride. However, Scotland’s second group game against Morocco is set for June 19 at 11 p.m., and the festival’s headline slot usually runs from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. This means Richard Ashcroft’s set could overlap with the kickoff.

Finding the Perfect Harmony Between Music and Football

Geoff Ellis, the festival director at DF Concerts, shared some reassuring words about plans to tackle this clash:

“Obviously it’s very early days as the World Cup and TRNSMT are still over six months away. As you would expect there is flexibility in timings and we will be ensuring that music fans can enjoy the TRNSMT line up as well as watching Scotland’s second game on the road to bringing the World Cup home to the birthplace of football.”

It’s comforting to know they’re thinking ahead. After all, Scottish fans are fiercely loyal to both their music and their football. I can’t be the only one who’s secretly hoping they find a way to stream the match live at the festival once the stage acts wrap up. Imagine finishing an incredible set and then gathering around a big screen with thousands of fellow fans, all united in support of Scotland!

When Music Festivals and Football Collide

This isn’t the first time that football tournaments have collided with summer music festivals. The UK has had its fair share of these cultural crossovers, with Glastonbury regularly facing similar dilemmas. Festival organizer Emily Eavis has famously maintained that Glastonbury is a music festival first, and in 2014 she explained why they didn’t show World Cup matches: it simply wasn’t practical.

Last summer, Glastonbury repeated this stance during the 2024 European Championships, despite England’s men playing their round of 16 match against Slovakia smack dab in the middle of the festival weekend. The creativity of fans trying to catch the game amid the music chaos was almost legendary.

Looking Ahead: TRNSMT’s Unique Opportunity

TRNSMT’s willingness to explore flexible timings might just set a new standard — blending the thrill of live music with the passion of international football. Scotland’s World Cup berth is a huge deal, and the festival’s commitment to accommodating this historic moment shows how deeply intertwined music and football are in Scottish culture.

So, whether you’re there to sing along with Lewis Capaldi's heart-wrenching ballads or to cheer on Scotland’s roar on the global stage, next June looks like a celebration not to be missed.

What do you think? Would you want TRNSMT to show the Scotland game live after the music ends? Or do you prefer keeping these two worlds separate?

FAQ

• How long does the TRNSMT festival last?
  The festival runs for three days, from Friday to Sunday, typically in mid to late June.
• Who are the headliners for TRNSMT 2026?
  The first announced headliners include Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi, and Wolf Alice.
• When is Scotland’s World Cup 2026 group game during the festival?
  Scotland’s second group game against Morocco is scheduled for June 19 at 11 p.m.
• Has TRNSMT confirmed the schedule change yet?
  No official schedule changes have been confirmed yet, but the festival is exploring options to allow fans to watch the game.
• Does Glastonbury show football matches during their festival?
  No, Glastonbury has traditionally not shown football matches to maintain its focus on music.

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