Away Fans' Guide | Blackburn Rovers

Tickets for the match will be on sale until 4pm on Friday, 14 February.

Any tickets that are yet to be collected must now be picked up on the day from the Away End Ticket Office at Blackburn.

Coach travel has sold out for this fixture. Leaving from outside of the Babcock Devonport End at 5.30am.

• This game is all-ticket, with no on-the-day sales.  

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

• If collecting tickets, you must present Photo ID and booking confirmation.

• Ewood Park is a cashless stadium.

Address
Ewood Park, 
Nutall Street, 
Blackburn, 
Lancashire, 
BB2 4JF

Getting to the Stadium

By Car 
If you are planning on travelling to Ewood Park by Car, these are the recommended routes:

From the North

• Leave the M6 at Junction 30 and join the M61. At the first exit join the M65 and head East to Blackburn.

• Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65. Leave at Junction 4 and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way.

• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right.

From the South

• Leave the M6 at Junction 29 and join the M65. Head East to Blackburn.

• Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65. Leave at Junction 4 and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way.

• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right.

From the West

• From the M6/M62 or M60, join the M61. Leave the M61 for the M65 and head east to Blackburn.  

• Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65. Leave a Junction 4 and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way.

• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right

From the East

• Travelling from Yorkshire, either on the B6234, the A56 Haslingden by-pass or the Skipton Road, join the M65 and head west. Leave the M65 at Junction 4 and head towards Blackburn on the A666. Ewood Park is about a mile from the motorway on the right hand side.

• From the M62, leave at Junction 18 for the end of the motorway which becomes the A56. Join the M65 at Junction 8 and head westbound towards Blackburn. Leave the M65 at junction 4, and take the 2nd exit onto Earcroft Way.

• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right.

By Bus
The buses serving Ewood Park are:

No. 1 (Bolton – Darwen – Blackburn)

No. 2 (Chorley – Blackburn)

The buses arrive at their designated stops around Ewood Park every 5/10 minutes. If you require any further information about the bus services in Blackburn, head to the Transdev Bus website here.

By Train
Blackburn Station is approximately a mile and a half away from Ewood Park. Mill Hill Station is approximately one mile away from the ground. There are direct trains from Manchester Victoria, Salford Crescent and Preston. Ewood Park is a 10 minute walk away from Mill Hill Station and a 20 minute walk from Blackburn Station.

To contact National Rail, please call 03457 484950 (open 24/365 except Christmas Day). Alternatively, the serving train provider, Northern, have a helpline you can contact at any time. Please call 08001 385560.

By Taxi/Drop-Off Points
If you are arriving by car, taxi, or minibus and require a drop-off point, you can use one of the two areas located at either end of the Jack Walker Stand. If your seat is located near the Bryan Douglas Darwen End Stand, please use the Velvet Street drop-off point. Likewise, if your seat is located near the Blackburn End Stand, please use the Kidder Street drop-off point. Both are within 50 yards of access into the stadium.

Drop-off points also serve as pick up points after the match, however, please note that traffic will be heavy at this time and surrounding roads around the stadium are closed 15 minutes after full time.

For a live map of the road works in the Blackburn area, click here. 

Radio Lancashire also provides up to date traffic information on 95.5-104.5 FM.

Blackburn have an official away supporter car park. Accessible parking is available by pre-booking through the Stadium Department, by contacting 01254 508283 during office hours. All spaces are subject to availability. 

Car Park F (Darwen End): Matchday £15 | Coach £25 | Minibus £20

To pre-book your space, or to enquire about accessible parking, please contact the Ticket Office on 01254 372000, or email: ticketoffice@rovers.co.uk

Residents Parking
Ewood Park is located in a residential area in Blackburn. We kindly ask all supporters to be respectful of the surrounding areas. Parking is available at EwoodPark as well as various nearby sites. However, please do not park on pavements, curbs, or in designated residential areas. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

Blackburn have put together a dedicated guide for supporters with disabilities or access requirements, which can be found at their website, here.

Wheelchair/Scooter Users
The front row at pitch level (row 1) will be available for visiting supporters who are wheelchair/scooter users who are unable to transfer to a stand seat.

Blackburn do not have set wheelchair bays. This is to allow family and friends to sit together, subject to availability. The front row is step free and has easy access to seats and accessible toilets.

This area is exposed to elements, so please come prepared. Blackburn's stewards will offer plastic rainwear if necessary.

Ambulant Supporters
Ambulant supporters can sit with their families and friends in the visitors section subject to safety and availability. Supporters who have difficulty using the stairs and require a lift to get to their seat should notify the stewards at the turnstile/accessible entrance.

To ensure appropriate seating/location, ambulant supporters should specify any requirements at the time of purchasing tickets (e.g. front row, step-free access, or easy access).

This area is exposed to elements, so please come prepared. Blackburn's stewards will offer plastic rainwear if necessary.

If you require to relocate your seat post-purchase, please contact the Blackburn Ticket Office by calling 01254 372000.

Stewards Obstruction
At moments of excitement during the game and for crowd management purposes, stewards and Police Officers may stand in front of supporters and may occasionally obstruct the views of some wheelchair users. In the event of this occurring, those affected may be offered an option to relocate if preferred, provided it can be done safely.

Audio commentary headsets are available for supporters with sight loss who require match commentary.

A deposit is not required to hire this equipment. All headsets must be booked in advance of a game and are subject to availability. They are available for both home and visiting supporters.

Please contact 01254 508172 to book a headset. They should be collected from Blackburn End Reception no later than 15 minutes before kick-off, and returned no later than 15 minutes after full time.

You can use a headset anywhere in the ground, including the executive lounges and boxes.

Ewood Park is a non-smoking/vaping venue.

On match days, Blackburn's easily identifiable stewards are available to assist you with any questions or needs. Additionally, there are dedicated accessible stewards who will be happy to provide any further help you may require.

Please be aware that a block is put on movement of traffic after full-time for 15 minutes.

The majority of tickets will be digital, scanned at the turnstiles. Alternatively, you can print your tickets at home. Accessible turnstiles are located at each corner of the stadium.

Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off. To avoid delays, please arrive at least 45 minutes early. For supporters’ safety, random searches of both people and bags will be conducted.

Matchday Food
Blackburn offer a wide range of hot and cold food, snacks, and drinks from each of the away end kiosks.

Food & Drink Policy
Blackburn Rovers have established a clear food and beverage policy for matchdays. In keeping with football traditions, supporters are permitted to bring their own flasks and home-prepared foods into the stadium. However, entry with fast food or beverages purchased from external restaurants, takeaways, pubs, and retail outlets is prohibited across all concourses, restaurants, lounges, and facilities within the stadium.

Blackburn Rovers aims to clearly communicate this policy to all customers by displaying signage at all entry points and turnstiles.

Allergens
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please speak to a member of the Blackburn catering team before ordering or purchasing any food or drink. The menu changes regularly, so we recommend checking with a team member, even if you’ve visited the stadium before.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the food policy or allergens, please contact Blackburn by emailing enquiries@rovers.co.uk.

There are a number of pubs who will accept away supporters in their establishment. Some pubs may limit the number of visiting fans entering the establishment, they may request you to hide your Club colours, or not allow children. 

Recommended away pubs:

• The Black Bull

• The Golden Cup

• The Fernhurst

• White Bull Inn

• Navigation Inn

Hospitality for away supporters varies from match to match. The away lounge will be open for fans to grab a drink and bite to eat. Please contact their hospitality team to find out more by emailing: hospitality@rovers.co.uk

Ewood Park is a cashless stadium, and therefore the club only accept payment via card. This is to help them to serve supporters as quickly and efficiently as possible. Blackburn also accept Apple Pay and Google Pay.

All programmes at Blackburn are available digitally for free. They can be accessed via this link.

Toilets
Toilets are available throughout the stadium, and are located in the concourse and hospitality areas, including Blues Bar.

Changing Places
There is a Changing Places facility located at the Blackburn End of the stadium, near to the Fan Zone. The facility is accessible during office hours and on matchdays with entry via a Radar Key. Anyone who requires the use outside these times should contact the security department by calling 01254 508261.

Baby Changing Facilities
Baby changing facilities are located in accessible toilets in the lower tier concourses and within hospitality suites. If you require these facilities, please speak to a steward who will advise you of the nearest facility

Pram Storage
Family supporters wishing to bring a pram to Ewood Park can arrange to have it stored until the final whistle. Please speak to a steward on arrival who will arrange this for you.

Security
In line with Ground Regulations, you can expect to be searched prior to entry and ejected from the ground or premises if the terms and conditions of entry are breached.

Ewood Park Emergency Procedure
In the event of an emergency, a public address announcement will be made, preceded by a loud chime sound. For deaf or hard of hearing supporters, the message will also appear on the big screen. Follow the directions of the stewards, police officers, and club officials.

If you are in the lower tier, remain in your seat until a steward assists you, and listen carefully or watch the displayed message. Comply immediately with any instructions that affect your location.

Stewards, police officers, and club officials will direct you to safe areas, which may involve exiting through doors or gates to the street or moving onto the playing area. If you are in the upper tier, make your way to the safe holding or refuge areas located on the stairwells at each end of the stand.

Minimum age for entry
In line with safeguarding standards, Blackburn Rovers has a minimum age requirement for entry. All children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Blackburn Rovers is a welcoming venue and an inclusive organisation and does not tolerate discrimination in any form. Please be reminded that Ground Regulations apply to all who enter and particular notice is drawn to:

• Ground Regulation 10 which states racial, homophobic or discriminatory abuse, chanting and/or harassment is strictly forbidden and will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground. The Club may impose a ban for one or more matches.

• Ground Regulation 11 which states the following is an offence under the Football (Offences) Act 1991 (as amended) “11.2 – the chanting of anything of an indecent or discriminatory nature.” Conviction may result in a Banning Order being made.

Conviction may result in a Banning Order being made. If you hear or are made aware of anything of a discriminatory nature please report it immediately to a steward/Police Officer or a Club Official if it is safe to do so; or text 07340 294474, email discrimination@rovers.co.uk or use the Kick It Out App, available to download via the Apple Store or Google Play.

Blackburn Rovers reserves the right to impose sanctions which may include a ban on any person who breaches Ground Regulations, or whose actions are considered to be discriminatory or inflammatory.

Safeguarding is everyone’s concern. Blackburn Rovers has an ongoing commitment to ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and everyone is expected to share that commitment.

For further information, or to report a concern, please refer to the Safeguarding Matters and Complaints Procedure by clicking here.

As Ewood Park is situated in a residential area, we ask you to respect our neighbours and their homes. Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided, use the toilets provided in the stadium and be mindful of minimising noise and disruption.

Please note that traffic will be heavy when departing, and surrounding roads around the stadium are closed 15 minutes after full time.

For any other questions, you can contact Blackburn via:

Telephone: 01254 372001
Email: enquiries@rovers.co.uk
Official Website: www.rovers.co.uk