Away Day Guide: Blackpool (14/9/24)

Blackpool guide

After a weekend off due to the international break, the Grecians are back on the road this Saturday to face Blackpool at Bloomfield Road in a 3pm kick-off.

City will be looking to build on the win over Bolton on the road last time in the League as they make the long trip North.

Match Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for our trip to Blackpool on Saturday, 14 September, 3pm.

We have been allocated 569 tickets in the East Stand for the trip to Bloomfield Road on sale at the following prices:

    •    Adults - £26
    •    Senior 65+ - £22
    •    Junior U18 - £14
    •    Junior U14 - £9
    •    Junior U5 - £7
    •    Disabled - relevant age category + free carer

How to Buy

Tickets are available via your online ticketing account or in the club shop.

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The Stadium

  • Name: Bloomfield Road
  • Opened: 1899
  • Capacity: 17,338
  • Address: Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JJ
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Bloomfield Road

Bloomfield Road has been the home to Blackpool since 1901 and has a capacity of 17,338. 

How to get there

By Car

The postcode for the stadium is FY1 6JJ and the journey from Exeter will take around four hours and forty five minutes.

By Train

The train from Exeter St Davids to Blackpool takes around five hours and requires two changes. Getting back on the same day proves tricky and you'd have to miss the end of the match to make the train, so an overnight stay may be required.

The nearest train station to the stadium is Blackpool South (one mile), which also passes Blackpool Pleasure Beach en route to the ground. However, trains to this station run hourly from Preston and vice-versa. More frequent trains serve Blackpool North train station, which is some 25 minutes walking distance from the ground.

By Foot

Bloomfield Road is around a 15-20 minute walk from Blackpool town centre. Follow signs for Blackpool Football Club and head towards Seasiders Way.

Grecian Travel

Away travel can now be booked directly here. The cost of the coach to Blackpool is £50 per person.

  • Exeter (City Centre) - Unit 1 Nightclub - EX1 2AZ (6:30AM)
  • Exeter (Junction 29) - Honiton Road (opposite the Park and Ride, next to Miller & Carter) - EX1 3QS
  • Cullompton - M5, Junction 28 Services - EX15 1NS
  • Tiverton - M5, Junction 27 Services - EX16 7HD
  • Taunton - M5, Junction 25, BP Garage - TA1 2UH

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or in person at St James Park or by calling 01392 411 243.

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Car Parking

On-site parking is extremely limited at Bloomfield Road so visiting supporters are advised to use the council pay and display car parks over the road from the stadium. 

The closest council pay and display car parks are located at: Lonsdale Road Car Park Bloomfield Road Car Park If you are using a satnav to locate these car parks please use the postcode FY1 6HX. 

The main method of payment for parking at both sites is by using the PayByPhone App. There are pay and display machines in the car parks but these are coin only, no change will be given. For the latest information about pricing please click here.

At the Stadium

To ensure smooth access to the stadium please ensure you are entering through the correct turnstile. Details of the turnstile will be printed on your ticket/card. You will
not be permitted to use any other turnstile.

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Bloomfield Road

Bloomfield Road is predominantly a cashless stadium. The concourse areas and hospitality lounges, as well as Blackpool FC Hotel and the Corner Flag restaurant are card or app payments only. They do still accept cash in the Club Shop and Ticket Office. 

Food and Drink

If you are after something to eat, the Bloomfield Road kiosks offer a wide range of food and drink from meat pies, sausage rolls and hot dogs to soft and alcoholic drinks.

Printed Programme

Supporters can purchase a printed copy of the matchday programme from the Club Shop, or via the online store for £3. Programme sellers will also be placed in and around the ground. 

Pubs for Away Fans

As Bloomfield Road is on the outskirts of Blackpool Town Centre there are plenty of pubs in close proximity. One of the closest pubs to the stadium for away fans is the Manchester Bar (Promenade, Blackpool FY1 6AH). 

Other options within a mile of the stadium are:

  • Bloomfield Brewhouse – 47 Ansdell Rd, Blackpool FY1 6PW.
  • Dog and Partridge – 265 Lytham Rd, Blackpool FY1 6ET.
  • The New Albert – 215 Lytham Rd, Blackpool FY1 6ET.

Total Distance

The postcode for the stadium is FY1 6JJ and the journey from Exeter will take around four hours and fifteen minutes.