Bloomfield Road

Bloomfield Road is a compact, all-seater ground of just under 16,500 on Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ, a short walk from Blackpool’s south promenade. Visiting supporters are almost always placed in the temporary East Stand, along the side of the pitch rather than behind a goal. A typical allocation is around 2,500. Enter through turnstiles 18–21 or 22–25 on the Bloomfield Road / east side; the number on your ticket is the one you must use. Most turnstiles close 15 minutes after kick-off, with one in each block kept open a little longer. There is no re-entry once you are inside.

The East Stand is lower and shallower than the three permanent sides, so you sit close to the touchline but some seats have roof supports in the sightline. The front rows have at times been closed. Facilities for away fans are basic; food and toilets for visitors are often reached via the more solid Jimmy Armfield South Stand. Expect card-only kiosks. The South Stand faces the north goal in front of the Mortensen Kop; the West Stand (Sir Stanley Matthews) holds the tunnel, dugouts, boxes and home hospitality. The Kop is the noisy home end and now includes rail seating for safe standing.

Blackpool South station is the closest rail stop, about ten minutes on foot. Blackpool North has more frequent trains and is a 25–30 minute walk or a short tram or taxi hop. Drivers should use FY1 6JJ and aim for council pay-and-display at Lonsdale Road or Bloomfield Road Car Park rather than the tiny on-site official spaces. Machines and the PayByPhone app are the usual payment methods; street parking immediately around the ground is restricted. Coaches generally drop on Central Drive. Allow extra time on a Saturday when the town is busy with day-trippers.

Away-friendly pubs within a short walk include The Castle on Central Drive, The Manchester on the Promenade, the Happy Scots Bar on Rigby Road and The New Philly on Foxhall Road. The Old Bridge House on Lytham Road is another regular for travelling support. Drink responsibly and leave time to find your turnstile; segregation is straightforward but stewards will not let you wander the home concourses. After the match, exits can differ from the way you came in — follow steward instructions rather than doubling back onto the pitch-side walkways.

Ticket prices for visitors commonly sit in the mid-to-high twenties for adults, with concessions for seniors, 18–21s and juniors, and very cheap or token prices for young children on many league fixtures. Under-14s usually need an accompanying adult. Check your club’s allocation for whether you are in padded East Stand seats or standard blocks, and whether any corner rail-seating is in the mix. The ground is tight to the streets, so the walk from the seafront, Pleasure Beach or South station is simple once you pick up Seasiders Way. Arrive early if you want a programme, a look at the Jimmy Armfield statue area, or a seat before the Kop starts on “Sea, sea, Seasiders.”