Dale return to the Crown Oil Arena for our third pre-season friendly, hosting Grimsby Town this Saturday.
Read all of the information you need ahead of your first visit of 2025/26.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets for the game are available to buy online via our new ticketing provider Fanbase HERE. They can also be purchased from the Ticket Office and Club Shop on matchday.
All regular home stands will be open to Dale fans, with Grimsby supporters situated in the Willbutts Lane Stand.
Prices are £10 for adults and £5 for concessions (65+ / Under-22). Premium Padded Seats in the David Kilpatrick Main Stand are available to purchase for an extra £5.
Our turnstile scanners at the Crown Oil Arena have been upgraded, meaning fast entry time and reduced queues. Simply scan your mobile device or match ticket at your designated turnstile for easy entry. Turnstiles open at 2pm.
Tickets will be available to purchase on matchday, from both the Ticket Office and Club Shop, for any stand. Please leave enough time before kick-off to purchase in order to avoid queues.
TEST EVENT
The game will be used as a test event as we welcome a new stewarding company, matchday ticketing system and new access controls to the turnstiles.
We ask supporters to be dilligent on the day and we welcome those with any feedback to contact fanservices@rochdaleafc.co.uk.
Read the full article HERE.
SEASON TICKET COLLECTION
Physical Season Tickets will be available to collect from 9am on Friday, and from 10am on Saturday. All collections will be from the Club Shop.
Supporters can also purchase Season Tickets for the 25/26 campaign until 1pm on matchday.
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop will be open from 10am on Saturday, right through until kick-off and for a short time after the game.
Visit us to purchase our new 25/26 O’Neills home & away kit in time for the new campaign!
You can also shop online 24/7 HERE.
FOOD & DRINK
The Ratcliffe Bar will be open from midday on Saturday. Please note that the Dale Bar will be open for seating, but all drinks must be purchased from the Ratcliffe. We will reopen for a short time after the match.
Our kiosks in all stands will be open, with refreshments provided by Scratch Catering.
The 1907 Lounge will be closing shortly after full-time for a function.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
The Rochdale AFC Community Trust will be hosting a range of activities on the 5-a-side pitch located behind the Family Stand prior to kick-off.
There will also be an inflatable penalty shootout put up to test your accuracy!
