The Blues welcome Woking this evening - here’s all the key information you need ahead of the game.
This fixture is our annual Christmas jumper game, bring the festive cheers to Brunton Park.
PRE-MATCH
- The East Stand ticket office is open from 10:00am and closes at 5:00pm.
- The West Stand ticket office will open at 5:15pm.
- The Matchday ticket offices will open at 6:15pm.
- Turnstiles will open at 6:15pm – a reminder that under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeters and greeters and our EDI reps will be around the ground to help with any fan queries.
- If you are a first-time fan, let the Blues Store know for a special surprise!
- Nicky Adams and Luke Joyce are in Foxy's for a Q&A between 6:30pm - 7:00pm, with singer Kyle Newrick also performing.
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT
- EDI Team: Shoe Box donations welcome at the EDI Gazebo if any fans wish to donate.
- Face Painting in the EDI Gazebo, pre-match.
- North Cumbria Search and Rescue are conducting a bucket collection.
- Carlisle Dance Academy will once again be performing their Christmas showcase on the Brunton Park pitch at 7:35pm, so be in your seats early for their spectacular show.
- The Family Zone, sponsored by Game On!, will be open from 6:15pm.
BLUES STORE
- The Blues Store will be open from 10am – 7:45pm.
- The new collection of personalised festive gifts, available to pre-order online and in store, read more HERE!
FAN ZONE
The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open at 5:30pm.
On site will be:
- Angel Lane Chippie Van
- Coffee Rambler
- Shake Waffle and Roll
- Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
- Greyhound Burger Van
- Chaat & Chai offering traditional, Punjabi street food – Samosas, Paratha’s, Paratha Rolls and Biryani Bowls
- Candy Cabs Sweets
Other highlights:
- Heineken Draught will be available in the Fanzone for this match – perfect for fans looking to enjoy a cold pint.
- The Away Bar in the East Stand Concourse is now open to home supporters from 18:15 – come and make the most of the extra space!
- Au Vodka is available at all bars – just ask for it when you order.
- The Nags Head Horse Box opens from 17:30, serving local favourites from West Walls Brewery – try the Helles Lager or Gold Fool.
- Both the Glass Bar and Murphy’s Bar open at 17:30 and will stay open until 22:00 – plenty of time to enjoy a drink before or after the match.
- Happy Hour runs from 18:00 to 19:00 – 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.
FESTIVE RANGE
- There is a full range of festive offerings at Brunton Park for today's game.
- Mulled wine is available from points around the ground.
- Our Festive Bap will also be on offer around Brunton Park.
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.
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 goal line.
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.
