The Blues host Aldershot today - here's all the key information you need ahead of the game – from Fan Zone details and bar openings, to food and drink offers around the ground.
PRE-MATCH
The West Stand ticket office will open at 10am. Matchday ticket offices will open at 1:30pm.
Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm – 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 West Side Ticket Office know for a special surprise!
BLUES STORE
The Blues Store will be open from 10am – 5:30pm.
Our pop-up shop will once again feature in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone.
Half-time click and collect orders will be available from the matchday ticket office – order HERE.
FAN ZONE
The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open at 12:30pm.
On site will be:
- Angel Lane Chippie Van
- Coffee Rambler
- Shake Waffle and Roll
- Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
- Greyhound Burger Van
- Ice Cream Van
- Chaat & Chai offering traditional Punjabi street food – Samosas, Parathas, Paratha Rolls, and Biryani Bowls
The Warwick Road End Fan Zone will remain open during the second half and close on the final whistle.
Interfresh, a locally based fruit and vegetable supplier, have donated baskets of free fresh fruit which will be available at the Fan Zone bars and in the East Stand Family Zone.
The Carlisle United Supporters Trust will be present in the Fan Zone at our Gazebo to chat with both Members and the wider fan base.
Carlisle United Community Sports Trust will be in the EDI Gazebo promoting the United in Memories Dementia Café, which provides vital support for those living with dementia and their families.
There will also be children’s face painting available in the Fan Zone, as well as for the three children’s parties taking place on the day.
Age UK Carlisle and Eden will join the fan zone with their own gazebo, offering advice and guidance around Alzheimer’s and dementia support in our area. They will also be holding a bucket collection, with six volunteers in attendance who will be staying for the game.
BARS
- Glass Bar and Murphy’s Bar: open from 12pm. Both will close at 6pm.
- Nags Head Horse Box: open from 12:30pm, stocking West Walls Brewery Helles Lager and Gold Fool.
- Away Bar: now available for HOME supporters, open in the East Stand Concourse from 1:30pm.
- Happy Hour: until 2pm, with Fosters, John Smiths, Ullswater Blonde, Heineken, and Inches Cider all included.
- Au Vodka: available in all bars.
- Pre-Order Point: situated on the wall opposite Halpy’s in the East Stand Concourse. This can be used for ordering drinks pre-match and at half-time, with collection from the point to the left of Halpy’s Bar.
HALF-TIME – BIG SHOT
Our half-time game, ‘Big Shot’, is your chance to win a big money prize, with a minimum of £1,000 up for grabs at every home fixture.
20 lucky fans will get the chance to 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 ‘Big Shot’ target on the Warwick Road End goal line.
Perfect placement is required to pocket the cash!
Entry is just £5 per person, with £1 from every entry donated to Carlisle United Community Sports Trust to support outreach programmes in the community. The remaining £4 goes straight into the prize pot, which continues to roll over until it’s won.
PARKING
Parking is available in the supporters' car park on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking is also available at the rugby club, which is £5 for four hours, pay & display car parking (carlislerugby.club).
Local streets operate as disc zones and offer two hours of free parking.
For details of council city centre car parks, click HERE!
POCKET GUIDE
View our one-page pocket guide HERE!
