Welcome to matchday at Brunton Park!
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your day — from timings and offers to food, drinks, and special events happening around the ground.
Opening Times & Key Information
- Fanzone: Opens at 15:00
- Nags Head Horse Box: Opens at 15:00 – Stocking West Walls Brewery Helles Lager and Gold Fool
- Glass Bar & Murphy’s Bar: Open 15:00 – 20:00 (last orders)
- Away Bar (East Stand Concourse): Open to HOME fans from 16:00
- Kick off: 17:30
- Warwick Road End: Open during the 2nd half, closing at the final whistle
- Pop-Up Shop (Fanzone): Open 15:00 – 18:30 - order collection available at half-time.
- Blues Store: Open 10:00 – 19:45 - check out our brand new Festive range.
- Ticket office open from 13:00
Fanzone Offers & Refreshments
- Happy Hour: 15:00 – 16:00
Enjoy discounted prices on:- Fosters
- John Smith’s
- Ullswater Blonde
- Heineken
- Inches Cider
- Fanzone 2: Serving Heineken Draught this match
- Bars: Au Vodka available throughout
- Free Fresh Fruit provided by Interfresh, available in the main Fanzone Bars and Children’s Fanzone (East Stand)
Pre-Order & Collection Point
- Location: Wall opposite Halpy’s in the East Stand Concourse
- Use it to: Pre-order drinks for pre-match and half-time
- Collection: From the Collection Point to the left of Halpy’s Bar
Fanzone Traders
- Angel Lane Chippie Van
- Shake Waffle and Roll
- Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
- Coffee Rambler
- Greyhound Burger Van
- Chaat & Chai – Traditional Punjabi street food: Samosas, Parathas, Paratha Rolls & Biryani Bowls
- NEW TRADER: Candy Cabs Cumbria – Selling a wide range of children’s sweets
Special Guests – 2004–2006 Legends
We’re thrilled to welcome back legends from the 2004–2006 squad, who will be meeting and greeting fans in the Fanzone before kick-off.
Among those attending are:
Matty Glennon, Tom Cowan, Kevin Gray, Chris Lumsdon, Simon Hackney, Billy Barr, Lee Andrews, Kevin Henderson, Luke Joyce.
Come along early to meet some heroes from one of the club’s most memorable eras!
Half-Time – Big Shot brought to you Lloyd Motors
Our half-time game, ‘Big Shot’, gives you the chance to win a minimum of £1,000 at every home fixture, and a brand new Mini at the end of the season!
- 20 lucky fans will step onto the Brunton Park pitch at half-time.
- Each gets one shot to kick a size 5 football through a 14-inch hole in the ‘Big Shot’ target on the Warwick Road End goal line.
- Perfect accuracy is required to win the cash!
Entry: £5 per person
- £1 from every entry goes to Carlisle United Community Sports Trust to support outreach programmes.
- £4 goes into the prize pot, which rolls over until it’s won.
Book your place online HERE!
Community & Supporter Engagement
- Carlisle United Supporters’ Trust (CUST):
Meet representatives at our Gazebo in the Fanzone for a chat with both Members and the wider fan base. - Carlisle United Community Sports Trust:
Supporting National Menopause Awareness Day.
Visit the EDI Gazebo in the Fanzone for information leaflets, and guidance.
Learn more: watch.carlisleunited.co.uk/video/830616 - Golden Gamble tickets on sale around the ground, and a rare double-edition programme featuring Morgan Feeney.
- Last minute hospitality availability! A match box for up to 10 people is available on our plush East Side due to a last minute cancellation. Contact commercial@carlisleunited.co.uk
- Family Zone brought to you by Game On open from 16:00 for fun and games, located next to the East Side ticket office. Happy Birthday to Harry, William, and Alexander who have birthday parties, contact hospitality@carlisleunited.co.uk
Parking
- Supporters’ Car Park: No parking available for non pass holders, parking is limited to allow space for television crew. Alternatives are available below:
- Rugby Club Parking: £5 for four hours, pay & display – carlislerugby.club
- Local Streets: Operate as disc zones offering two hours of free parking.
- For city centre council car parks, click HERE.
Pocket Guide
View our one-page pocket guide – click HERE to access.