Turnstile, access and stadium arrangements vs NORTHAMPTON TOWN (Tuesday 22 November 2016), Northern Commercials Stadium, kick off 7:45pm
Thanks again to everyone who has arrived at the stadium in good time for recent home games. We appreciate that a Tuesday night game sets its own challenges with people coming straight to the stadium from work, university, etc. However, if everyone can keep getting here just those few minutes earlier it helps all supporters to make sure that they are in their seats for the match build-up.
In addition, tomorrow will be a special night as Bradford City fans are given an opportunity to show their respects to Club legend, Bobby Campbell, who passed away last week. Turnstiles will be open from 6.30pm with a small number being open in every section from 6.15pm.
As usual, supporters are asked not to bring bags to the stadium but when that is unavoidable, please note that it will be necessary to check all bags prior to entry. This may slow down the entry process a little, so spectators are asked to have their tickets ready for inspection and co-operate with stewards as they carry out this important task. Bags checks will be conducted at every point of entry to the stadium including turnstiles and banqueting facilities.
We would also take this opportunity to remind supporters that the main Ticket Office will not open at all after each home game. With the North Stand Kop being close to capacity and the North West Corner in use for every game, the ticket office will be closed after each home game to avoid adding to congestion in that area as supporters leave the stadium. Supporters are also reminded that on leaving the stadium they can exit via the One-in-a-Million free school compound. This leads to Thorncliffe Road and gives spectators easy access towards Midland Road or Manningham Lane. So, rather than queue at the staircase near to the Ticket Office, take a right turn and exit through the compound for an easier route away from the stadium.
The Club wishes to remind all home supporters of the standard policy that any home supporters who haven’t got a ticket or pass in their possession before the game must buy a ticket from the main ticket office in the North West corner of the stadium before they approach the turnstiles. Ticket prices have been reduced for the game to give supporters their chance to say thanks to Bobby Campbell with admission rates on the day being £20 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for juniors. This is a full £5 reduction on all usual match ticket prices.
So, for Tuesday night’s home game against Northampton Town (kick-off 7.45pm), the following entrances are the easiest way to gain entry to the stadium:
For the JCT 600 West Stand
- Supporters with pre-paid tickets - i.e. season tickets, match tickets or flexi-cards where the seats have been paid for in advance - should make their way to turnstiles W4-W10 or W12-W18. These turnstiles are all located in the Directors’ car park either side of the glass doors that lead to the banqueting areas.
- Supporters with a flexi-card who wish to pay cash on the day can enter by turnstiles W3 or W11.
- Any spectator with no passes or tickets should make their way to the main ticket office in the North West corner of the stadium to make a purchase.
For the North West corner:
- Supporters with pre-paid tickets - i.e. season tickets, match tickets or flexi-cards where the seats have been paid for in advance - should make their way to turnstiles NW3-NW5. These turnstiles are located in the North West corner to the left of the main Ticket Office as supporters approach it down the steps from Burlington Street.
- Supporters with a flexi-card who wish to pay cash on the day can enter by turnstile NW6. This turnstile is located in the North West corner to the left of the main Ticket Office as supporters approach it down the steps from Burlington Street.
- Any spectator with no passes or tickets should make their way to the main ticket office in the North West corner of the stadium to make a purchase.
For the North Stand Kop
- Supporters with pre-paid tickets - i.e. season tickets, match tickets or flexi-cards where the seats have been paid for in advance - should make their way to turnstiles N1 to N4 and N5-N6, all of which are located behind the Kop
- Supporters with pre-paid tickets - i.e. season tickets, match tickets or flexi-cards where the seat has been paid for in advance - can also enter both levels of the North Stand Kop through turnstiles N10 - N14 which can be located on Midland Road
- Supporters with a flexi-card for the North Stand Kop, who wish to pay cash on the day, can gain access through turnstiles N7-N8 behind the Kop (close to the Bantams Bar entrance). One turnstile - N9 - which is situated on Midland Road will also be available for flexi-card holders who wish to pay cash on the day to enter both levels of the North Stand Kop.
- Any spectator with no passes or tickets should make their way to the main ticket office in the North West corner of the stadium to make a purchase.
For the Northern Commercials (East) Stand
- Home supporters with pre-paid tickets - i.e. season tickets, match tickets or flexi-cards where the seats have been paid for in advance - should make their way to turnstiles E1 to E5, all of which are located on Midland Road
- Home supporters with a flexi-card who wish to pay cash on the day can enter the Northern Commercials Stand by only one turnstile, which is E6
- Home supporters who have acquired tickets for Blocks F&G through the Community Foundation, should make their way to turnstiles E11-E12 on Midland Road
- Any home spectator with no passes or tickets who wants to sit in Blocks A-E of the stand, should make their way to the main ticket office in the North West corner of the stadium to make a purchase.
Late turnstiles
There will be late turnstiles for each part of the stadium which will remain open until half-time. There will be two late gates per section with one being for flexi-card holders paying cash on the day and the other for holders of season tickets, match tickets or flexi-cards where the seats have been paid for in advance.
- For the JCT 600 (West) Stand, tickets holders that arrive after kick-off should go to W4, with late flexi-card cash payers using W3
- For the North West Corner, tickets holders that arrive after kick-off should go to NW5 and late flexi-card cash payers should use NW6
- For the North Stand Kop, ticket holders that arrive after kick-off should go to N1, with late flexi-card cash payers using N8 (both of which are behind the Kop - there is no late turnstile for the Kop on Midland Road)
- For the Northern Commercials (East) Stand, ticket holders that arrive after kick-off should use E5 with late flexi-card cash players using E6. E5 is also the late gate for anyone with tickets from the Community Foundation that arrives at the stadium after kick-off.
Bobby Campbell
Ahead of Tuesday's game, the club will pay tribute to the life and career of Bobby Campbell.
Campbell, City's current all-time top-scorer, sadly passed away last week. City's players and management will wear black armbands during Tuesday's game.
There will be a special video montage showing on the big screen from 7:30pm onwards while there will also be a minute's applause just before kick off. Members of Bobby's family will be present pitch-side.
For tomorrow night’s game, a special commemorative programme marking the highlights of Bobby Campbell’s career will be published as well.
Programme sellers will be outside the stadium at every entrance or just inside the turnstiles, if it’s raining. Programmes, subject to demand, will also be made available inside the stadium at half-time.
Road closures and car breaks-ins
There will be no road closure in place on Midland Road for this game. Please try to ensure that when you park your vehicle it is secure when you leave it and that any valuables are either removed from the car entirely or placed out of sight while your car is parked up for the game. This advice is intended to help supporters to try and avoid having their match day at Bradford City FC being spoiled by thoughtless thieves getting into vehicles. If you do suffer any crime of this type while attending the game, please report the problem to West Yorkshire Police immediately by calling the non-emergency 101 number.
Northern Commercials Stadium is a no-smoking arena
We would also like to take this opportunity of reminding all supporters that, in accordance with legislation and EFL regulations, the entire stadium is a no-smoking area. This includes the viewing areas, concourses, toilets and stairways. In addition, the Club has imposed a ban on the use of e-cigarettes within the stadium. We would request that all supporters abide by the bans that are in place for all tobacco products and e-cigarettes for every home game.
Live streaming match footage
The Club would like to remind all supporters that it is against the EFL ground regulations for live action of the game to be photographed, recorded or streamed live. The Club have been reminded of their obligations by the EFL and any spectator contravening the regulations may be ejected and face a Club ban. The co-operation of all spectators in adhering to the EFL regulations would be much appreciated.