The Blues take on Gateshead in the Enterprise National League on Friday afternoon - here’s all the key information you need ahead of the game.
PRE-MATCH
- The West Stand ticket office will open at 10am.
- The Matchday ticket offices will open at 1:30pm.
- Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm - a reminder that an adult must accompany under-14s.
- Meeters and greeters, along with our EDI reps, will be on the ground to help with any fan queries.
- If you are a first-time fan, let the Blues Store pop-up shop in the Fan Zone know for a special surprise!
- Roddy Collins will be in Foxy's Restaurant for a Q&A.
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT
- The Family Zone, sponsored by Game On!, will be open from 1:30pm.
- Easter face painting and activities in the EDI Gazebo.
- Come to the West Side ticket office to collect a form for the Easter Player Hunt to be in with a chance of winning an easter egg.
- Pancreatic Cancer UK are conducting a bucket collection.
- Carlisle United Community Sports Trust are running the inflatable in the Fan Zone - please do not leave children unaccompanied.
- This is our dedicated Autism Awareness fixture.
- Penrith Gymnastics Club are performing a dance routine on the pitch at 2:45pm.
- Carlisle United Supporters Trust will be in the Fan Zone at their gazebo before the match.
PLAYER APPEARANCES
Players will be making special appearances in the following locations tomorrow:
- Blues Store - 1:45pm to 2:15pm.
- Fan Zone pop-up shop - 1:45pm to 2:15pm.
- Family Zone - 2:30pm to 2:40pm
- Cumberland Community Stand - 2:30pm to 2:40pm
BLUES STORE
- The Blues Store will be open from 10am to 5:30pm.
- The Blues Store pop-up shop in the Fan Zone opens from 12:30pm until 4pm.
- Starting tomorrow and running all Easter weekend, enjoy 21% off all products in-store and online to celebrate Regan Linney’s incredible season. Season ticket holders get even more 30% off to mark 30 goal contributions.
- QR codes are available in Foxy's, Cumbria Lounge, United Lounge, and the 1904 Lounge to purchase items from the Blue Store digitally and have them delivered throughout the day.
FAN ZONE
The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open at 12:30pm.
On site will be:
- Angel Lane Chippie Van
- Coffee Rambler
- Chaat and Chai-Indian Street Food
- Shake Waffle and Roll
- Greyhound Burger Van
- Cumbria Whippy Ice Cream Van
- Cumbria Roast Company Yorkshire Puddings
- Candy Cabs Sweets
Other highlights:
- Heineken Draught will be available in the Fan Zone for this match - perfect for fans looking to enjoy a cold pint.
- The Away Bar in the East Stand Concourse is open to home supporters from 1:30pm - come and make the most of the extra space!
- Halpy’s and Balderstone Bars are open throughout the game and will close 15 minutes before full-time.
- Glass Bar and Murphy’s Bar open at 12pm.
- The Nags Head Horse Box opens from 12:30pm, serving local favourites from West Walls Brewery - try the Helles Lager or Gold Fool.
- Happy Hour runs until 2pm - get discounted prices on Fosters, John Smiths, Ullswater Blonde, Heineken and Inches Cider.
- The Warwick Road End Fan Zone stays open through the second-half and closes at the final whistle - ideal for a half-time top-up.
- Free fresh fruit, generously donated by local supplier Interfresh, is available at the main Fan Zone bars and in the Family Zone in the East Stand.
- Need to skip the queues? Use the Pre-Order Point on the wall opposite Halpy’s in the East Stand Concourse to order drinks for pre-match and half-time. Collect your drinks at the Collection Point to the left of Halpy’s Bar.
HALF-TIME – BIG SHOT
Our half-time game, Big Shot, gives you the chance to win a minimum of £1,000 at every home fixture.
A maximum of 20 lucky fans will step onto the Brunton Park pitch at the break and take one shot at kicking a size-five football through a 14-inch hole in the target on the Warwick Road End goalline.
Entry is just £5 per person, with £1 from every entry donated to Carlisle United Community Sports Trust. The remaining £4 goes into the prize pot, which rolls over until it’s won.
Book your place online HERE!
PARKING
- Parking is also available at the rugby club - £5 for four hours, pay & display (carlislerugby.club).
- Local streets operate as disc zones and offer two hours of free parking. Please park considerately, not on double yellow lines or blocking driveways.
- For details of council city centre car parks, click HERE!
POCKET GUIDE
View our one-page pocket guide HERE!
MATCHDAY CONDUCT
We would like to take this opportunity to remind fans of the importance of positive behaviour throughout the matchday experience. We encourage everyone to arrive early, enjoy the build-up respectfully, and support the team with enthusiasm once the action begins. If you witness anything that doesn’t feel right or an incident occurs, please alert a steward or a member of the stadium team so it can be addressed quickly and appropriately. Together, we can help ensure a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse at Brunton Park.
