Dale face their sixth different kick-off time of the season as the TV cameras come to the Crown Oil Arena in our meeting with Southend United.
Read our guide in full for all the information you need.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets for the game are on sale up until kick-off. Supporters can buy online 24/7 HERE, which is the easiest and quickest way to do so. Your ticket will be saved to your phone, which can then be scanned at the turnstiles.
Supporters can also buy in-person or over the phone (01706 644648, option one). Please note that there will no longer be an administration fee when buying physical tickets.
Tickets can be purchased at the Club Shop and the Ticket Office for all stands, including the away stand.
We would urge anyone buying in-person to do so as early as possible, in order to avoid queues in the build-up to kick-off. Away supporters can purchase from the Ticket Office and the Club Shop on the day with turnstiles opening for all spectators at 4pm.
LOUNGE PASSES
Lounge Passes offer exclusive access to our paid bars at the AK Lettings Bar and in the 1907 Lounge before every home league match, as well as at half-time and post-match, which is new for the 2025/26 season.
They are priced at £5 per match, or £100 for the season, if you are a Main Stand Season Ticket holder.
Entrance is via the David Kilpatrick Main Stand reception and there will be a street food style pay on the day food offering, with tables and seating in the 1907 Lounge.
Former player Mark Stuart will be our guest speaker in the 1907 Lounge ahead of Saturday’s game against Southend United. He will take part in a Q&A at approximately 4.45pm in the 1907 Lounge. Purchase your Lounge Passes HERE.
PITCH COVERS
With heavy rain forecast overnight and into Saturday morning, the pitch covers have been put over the Crown Oil Arena surface.
These will be removed at 1pm on matchday by our Cover Squad volunteers. Supporters who are able and willing to help should report to the Main Reception at 12.45pm.
TRAVEL TO THE STADIUM
Fans should be aware that there are currently four-way temporary traffic lights outside the entrance to the Crown Oil Arena car park. Unfortunately, and despite the club’s best efforts, these will be place on Saturday. Please allow extra time when getting to the stadium.
Furthermore, the 468 bus, which runs to the stadium, will not be in service on Saturday.
FOOD & DRINK
The Ratcliffe and Dale Bars will be open from 3pm on Saturday but please note that both bars will be closing at 5pm due to a pre-booked function in the Ratcliffe. The Dale Bar will re-open at both half-time and at the full-time whistle for fans, with the Ratcliffe closed.
There will not be any pre-match food available in the Ratcliffe for this fixture.
FLAG HANDOUTS
The Dale 1907 group will hand out flags for supporters who are located in the Smith Metals Family Stand before the game.
Collect yours on your way in, wave in support of the lads and make some noise!
Please make sure to leave the flags or place in to the containers provided after the match so that we can reuse these throughout the remainder of the season. Please refrain from removing the flag from the pole.
CLUB SHOP / TVOS
Head over to the Club Shop before and after the game. The store will be open from 10am on matchday, located behind the Smith Metals Family Stand and after the full-time whistle for a short period.
All three 2025/26 playing kits are available to purchase in-store. You can also shop online 24/7 HERE.
You can also purchase ‘The Voice Of Spotland’, our official matchday programme, with this weekend’s edition featuring Devante Rodney, who scored on three occasions against Saturday’s opponents last season, on the front cover.
The programme is priced at £3.00 and will be on sale in the Club Shop and around the stadium.
ROCHDALE AFC COMMUNITY TRUST’S BIRTHDAY
The Community Trust are hosting a ‘Birthday Bash’ on Saturday and they will be celebrating in style ahead of the game, starting around 4pm.
Head over to the ‘Our Spot’ zone where there will be kids entertainment available, involving balloon modellers and face painters who will also be popping into the Ratcliffe Bar.
Fans can expect a party atmosphere with giveaways, fundraising activities, flag wavers, and the return of the ever-popular Mascot Race at half-time. Supporters are encouraged to “bring a gift to the party” by donating to the Community Food Pantry or bucket collection.
You can also get onto the five-a-side pitch to enjoy all the community activities pre-game.
HALF-TIME DRAW
Our 50-50 half-time draw is being run in-house, with two great prizes still up for grabs.
Sellers will be dotted around the Crown Oil Arena before the game with tickets are priced at just £1. All of the draw results for the 2025/26 season are available to view on our website HERE.
