Join us for Community Matchday on March 15th

Excitement is in the air ahead of our William Hill Premiership fixture against Aberdeen next week, which doubles up as The St Johnstone Community Trust’s annual Community Day.

The fixture on Saturday, March 15th at McDiarmid Park will shine the spotlight on the community trust – better known as Saints in the Community – and we’re hoping for a bumper crowd to join in the fun.

The club’s charitable arm work tirelessly to support individuals across Perth and Kinross and Community Day has become a key part of our calendar.

Alongside raising awareness of the charity’s initiatives, the event will serve as a key fundraiser to help the trust continue its vital work in the local area.

Following last year’s successful event, Saints in the Community are once again inviting fans of all ages to take part in a range of activities throughout the afternoon. 

A Family Fan Zone will be set-up on the all-weather astroturf pitch in the lead-up to the match, with the fun activities kicking-off from 12.15pm. Please note, this is open to both home and away supporters. The fan zone will wrap up at 2.15pm. 

OUTDOOR BAR

An outdoor bar offering a large selection of drinks will be available throughout the afternoon from 12pm in the build-up to the game, run by Findlay’s Events. Soak up the atmosphere with friends old and new before cheering on your favourites. Last orders at 2.30pm.

LIVE MUSIC

We’re delighted to be welcoming Perth Theatre’s popular Gig on a Truck down to the fan zone to ensure the atmosphere is bouncing ahead of kick-off. Artists performing on the day are still to be fully confirmed but we’ll update you on that shortly.

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

Whether you're a football fan or even just looking for a great day out with the family, the fan zone experience is not one to be missed.

There will be plenty of activities to keep the kids (and adults) entertained, including the likes of small-sided games, soak the coach, target challenges and much more.

HEALTH CHECKS

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will be present on the day and will be offering free blood pressure health checks and advice for adults.

CLOTHING DONATIONS

A Social Flock donation point will be on-site at the fan zone, allowing people to drop off any pre-loved clothing, with a particular need for men’s clothing including joggers, jeans, t-shirts, and jumpers.

SAINTS FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks (SFSF) will be present at the fan zone from the earlier time of 12.15pm to collect any non-perishable food items and toiletries, providing fans with the opportunity to contribute to those in need while enjoying the fan zone experience.

SFSF will be collecting donations on the astroturf before moving over to their usual position in front of the Ormond Stand.

BRING A POUND TO THE GROUND

The ‘Bring a Pound to the Ground’ campaign will return, encouraging fans to donate £1 into the donation buckets – situated around the stadium - to support the trust’s work.

A matchday raffle will also give supporters the chance to win a range of exciting prizes. After the final whistle, a special auction will take place, giving fans the unique opportunity to bid on signed, player-worn quarter-zip warm-up tops - a fantastic chance to own a unique piece of St Johnstone FC memorabilia while helping support the wide variety of projects the trust deliver throughout Perth and Kinross.

Rebekah Penman, Saints in the Community’s business development manager, said: “We’re really looking forward to our 2025 Community Day, which we hope will be our biggest and best yet. Over the past year, the trust has achieved so much, and this event is a great opportunity to celebrate that with the local community, raise awareness of our work, and thank everyone for their incredible support.

“As we build up to matchday, schools and workplaces are once again taking part in our Wear Blue Day, and pupils have been busy creating artwork to mark the occasion.

“The Community Matchday is always a highlight of the season for us, and it’s been a particularly busy few weeks of planning, but we can’t wait to welcome our community guests to McDiarmid Park and showcase the positive impact football has in changing lives across the region every day.”

Established in 2016, Saints in the Community deliver a wide range of programmes focused on building stronger communities through sport, education, and wellbeing. With 50 distinct projects and nearly 22,000 participations at their sessions, the trust’s impact on the local community continues to grow.

Ultimately, the day will serve as a reminder to St Johnstone fans of the impactful work being carried out throughout Perth and Kinross and with the crucial nature of the fixture against Aberdeen alongside a packed schedule of community-focused activities, the club is urging as many fans as possible to attend and be part of what promises to be a special day at McDiarmid Park.

For further details on Community Day and how to support The St Johnstone Community Trust, visit the Saints in the Community website or follow their social media channels for updates.