The Blues host Boston United in the FA Cup - here's all the key information you need ahead of the game – from Northern Competitions 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. The Paddock ticket office will open at 1:30pm for those purchasing in that area.
Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm – a reminder that under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Season tickets are not applicable for this fixture.
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 pop-up shop – order HERE.
FAN ZONE
The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open at 12:30pm.
On site will be:
- Angel Lane Chippie Van
- Shake Waffle and Roll
- Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
- Cumbria Whippy Ice Cream Van
- Lal Yan Coffee Van
- The Binsey Field Kitchen selling Mac n Cheese with various toppings
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 United in Memories sessions, which supports those affected by dementia.
There will also be children’s face painting available in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone, as well as for the three children’s parties taking place on the day.
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.
- Happy Hour: until 2pm, with Fosters, John Smiths, Ullswater Blonde, Heineken, and Inches Cider all included.
- Au Vodka: available in all bars.
- McVities Bar: open at 13:30, close after half time
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 for £5 in cash.
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!