The first of two home games in the space of four days brings Wimbledon to Brunton Park this weekend.
Tickets for this fixture are on sale now.
Please note - U14s and U7s must be accompanied by an adult, senior or U18.
Methods of purchase:
Welcome to our away fans!
Click HERE for a detailed guide for visitors to Brunton Park.
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Ticket collections (windows open at 1.30pm):
Collections for West Stand and Paddock tickets are from the West Stand ticket office.
Collections for the Warwick and Pioneer Stand are from the Pioneer ticket office.
All collections for away fans are from the away ticket office.
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Car Parking:
The supporters' car park is open to the general public for this fixture at a cost of £3 per car.
Due to ongoing site works, spaces are limited, so please come early as it is likely to reach capacity before kick off.
For spectator safety as crowds build up, entry to the west stand car park from Warwick Road, next to the Blues Store, will cease from 1.45pm.
West stand car park pass holders - please enter and park your car before that time. If arriving after 1.45pm, please enter the stadium footprint via the east stand junction opposite Fourways (until 2.30pm or via Stonyholme.
If parking away from the stadium please adhere to local parking restrictions.
Car park season ticket holders - use your pass as normal.
Keep an eye on the roadworks on Warwick Road - they could affect your travel time!!
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The Fan Zone (west side of the stadium ... open at 1pm)
Live Music - There will be no live music this weekend.
Our outdoor Fan Zone has the Container Bar at its focal point, and there are three serving hatches, which will be serving lager and soft drinks (Heineken Silver, Moretti, Fosters, Ullswater Blonde, Pilsner).
Please note - transactions at the Container Bar are card only.
Container Bar open after the game!
The Container Bar is open after the game - until 5.30pm - for post-match drinks. This is particularly handy if you want to wait as the traffic congestion clears.
And, remember, it's free pies with your pint (while stocks last)!
The players arrive for the build-up to the game at just after 1pm (approximately) and this will be a great chance for you to get your selfies and autographs when they wander through the Fan Zone before they head into the pre-match meeting.
We are pleased once again to have Stackerz-Grill Bar with us for this fixture, right at the heart of our Fan Zone as usual.
They'll be here with their famous Cumbrian steak mince Stacker Burgers, home made chips, and more ... their match day offerings are proving to be extremely popular!!
Click HERE for more information on Stackerz.
We also welcome the Fellwater Coffee Van which will be serving a range of coffees and hot chocolate drinks.
Click HERE to find out more about Fellwater Coffee - they'll be with us from pre-match until after half time.
And The Chippie Van will also be on hand once again with their award-winning fish and chip style selection of mouth-watering match day food.
Click HERE for more on our partnership with The Chippie Van.
Also with us is Shake, Waffle and Roll!
Shaky, their 1950s inspired VW catering van, sells delicious Belgian lolly waffles (waffles on a stick) and a range of flavoured milkshakes. The waffles and milkshakes are available with a choice of toppings and sauces.
For more information on these special match day treats, click HERE.
We will also have a Pop-up Tuck Shop selling a range of sweets and soft drinks in the Fan Zone from 1.30pm. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Lonsdale Store.
Horsebox Bar - this will be in operation in the Warwick Road End this weekend, selling Fosters and Moretti.
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Bars and facilities
The Glass Bar (formerly the Sunset Suite) and Murphy's Bar will open at 12.30pm as we all get together ahead of kick off.
Both bars will be open after the game - please do come back in and join us. There'll be a free pie with every pint purchased, while stocks last, after the full-time whistle has blown.
We're delighted to confirm that Neck Oil and Heineken Silver will be available on draught for this season.
We also have Ullswater Blonde Gluten Free beer in the Glass Bar.
Our east stand outlets stock Kronenburg as an addition to their refreshment provisions, and they will all be open for business from 1.45pm.
And, for the hot drink lovers out there, the Pioneer bar will also have Espresso, Café Latte and Cappuccino (using Brunton Blend beans) as a match day trial.
Please do give them a try.
Don't forget that contactless payment is available at all outlets.
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Kiosks open:
The kiosks will be open in all areas of the stadium with a selection of McCall’s pasties on offer - including the return of the Brunton Pastie! - as well as soft drinks and our fantastic Brunton Blend coffee, supplied by John Watt & Son, and Cumbrian Tea, for the leafier drinkers amongst you.
Ross’s Bar in the Pioneer Stand will have Nachos with cheese and/or jalapenos as yet another different offering for your match day delight.
Both Balderstone's and McConnell's will be running a cashless service.
We'll also be operating a 'can bar' in the east stand concourse - Fosters, John Smith's and Strongbow at £3.50 a can (card only).
Don't forget your Pie & Pint offer at just £6!
You can enjoy a pizza and a soft drink for £4.75.
And there's your Pie & Hot drink offer for just £4.50!
Also don't forget that contactless payment is available at all outlets.
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Click and collect app - buy your food and drink using our handy new app!
You can order your match day refreshments via an app which provides a 'click and collect' service for the purchase of food and drink inside the stadium.
Our app is in operation in the following areas:
+ McVitie’s Bar
+ Pioneer Bar
+ Balderstone’s Bar
+ Ross’s Bar
+ Sunset Suite
To download the app click HERE for Apple or HERE for Android.
Then:
+ Select the products you want.
+ Pick the collection time.
+ Pick the location.
+ Pay.
It's then a case of going to the collection point at your chosen time and your food and drink will be ready to enjoy!
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Crossbar Challenge - sponsored by 'In the Meantime'
A massive thank you goes to In the Meantime who are now the official sponsors of our half-time Crossbar Challenge!
In the Meantime is an established independent restaurant in the heart of Carlisle. They offer a bespoke menu of locally and responsibly sourced Lakeland foods and drinks, all lovingly handcrafted to enjoy In The Meantime.
Click HERE to find out more about the menu and how to book a place.
Make sure you cheer our Crossbar Challengers on ... anyone who hits the woodwork walks away with a £20 voucher for use at In the Meantime.
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Match Programme & Teamsheet
With news, views and fun things to do, your match day programme is an essential part of the game day experience.
Priced at just £3 you can pick it up from the Blues Store, the ticket office or from our sellers around the ground.
Official teamsheets are available to purchase for 50p from 2.10pm at the Blues Store, or from the main west stand ticket office, and from our usual programme selling points.
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East Stand Family Zone
Carlisle United’s Family Zone is in full swing again this season with hundreds of children and youngsters making use of what is a fantastic facility in the East Stand.
The Family Zone opens at 1.30pm on a Saturday match day, and at 6.30pm for an evening fixture, and provides a fun place to meet new friends and play games ahead of the big match action.
The Zone is open through to half time and, with staff in place to keep an eye on things, gives a safe and secure environment where children of all ages can relax.
We have XBox gaming facilities, pool, bar football, table tennis, plus plenty of activities for children of all ages.
And you can look forward to a visit from some players, and Olga the big fluffy fox, ahead of the game!
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Fan behaviour
The club’s commitment is to promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to confront and eliminate discrimination.
We want everyone to feel welcome when they visit Brunton Park whether they are our own supporters, or supporters of other clubs.
Please report any inappropriate behaviour to the nearest steward or by phone to our SLO team on 07891 779 015 or by email to: kickitout@carlisleunited.co.uk or slo@carlisleunited.co.uk or edi@carlisleunited.co.uk or enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk
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Flags and banners
The club welcomes flags and banners from home and away fans. Flags of any size that are attached to wooden or metal poles, or rigid-plastic tubing, are NOT permitted.
Small hand-held sized flags on flexible plastic handles are acceptable. If you have any queries or wish to bring a flag or banner, you must contact the club in advance so we can confirm arrangements and avoid disappointment on the day.
Full details are in the Club Charter HERE.
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Contactless payment:
We’re delighted to confirm that we have contactless payment, with the cash payment option reduced to one till per refreshment point.
We hope this provision enhances your match day experience.
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SLO Team
SLO team meeters and greeters will be around the stadium to help with any queries. Please stop them and speak to them if you have any issues, or to give feedback. They are there to help you to get the most out of your day.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all.
You can contact the Supporter Liaison Officer on 07891 779 015 or by email at slo@carlisleunited.co.uk.
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Club Charter
If you need any more information about match day at Brunton Park, see our Club Charter HERE.
