Ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet League Two game against Carlisle United, we have brought together all the details you need to make the most of your visit to the Crown Oil Arena.
ADMISSION DETAILS
The Crown Oil Arena no longer operates cash turnstiles and is barcoded entry only. We urge supporters to use our online ticketing site to purchase their tickets before coming to the ground. Tickets will remain online until kick-off.
Buying online is the quickest and easiest way purchase your match tickets and you can do so HERE.
You can save your e-ticket directly to your phone to scan upon entry to the turnstiles.
You can also pay by cash or card at the Ticket Office on the night of the game.
TICKET COLLECTIONS
Our Ticket Collection Cabin is located opposite the five-a-side pitch at the Smith Metals Family Stand end of the ground, and will be open from 6pm for collections.
Collections before this time must be made from the Ticket Office at the Main Reception, which is open from 9am.
TURNSTILES
Turnstiles will open at 6.45pm, one hour before kick-off.
JUNIOR EVENT
Youngsters can build their own lego structures before Tuesday's game, as well as take home their own fidgets/pops!
Take part in our Junior Event inside Desmond’s Den from 6.45pm-7.45pm.
Supporters can access Desmond's Den, located in Our Spot Community Hub, from inside the Smith Metals Family Stand, when the turnstiles open at 6.45pm. Following the relaxation of Covid rules, supporters in the Main Stand and Sandy Lane can now also visit Desmond's Den before the game.
Click HERE for full details.
BARS
The Ratcliffe Bars at the club will open from 5pm. Both home and away fans are welcome.
Our Spot Community Hub, in the Smith Metals Family Stand, open at 6.45pm and is accessible from inside the stadium. It will remain open for one hour after the full-time whistle.
FIRST TIME VISITOR?
We have a dedicated first time visitor fan guide, which includes all of the information you need ahead of your maiden visit. Click HERE to read it.
AWAY SUPPORTER?
Visiting fans can click HERE to read our dedicated away supporters’ guide.
THE VOICE OF SPOTLAND
The Voice Of Spotland is on sale for Tuesday night's game.
Priced at £3, it will be available around the ground and in the Club Shop on matchday. Please note, this is the programme from the original game and not a reprint.
Click HERE for full details and the original preview.
CATERING KIOSKS
Our brand-new catering partner have been earning some rave reviews so far this season.
There are some tasty looking items on our new menu, provided by the Lancashire Hospitality Co-Operation. Click HERE for full details on the partnership and to view the menu.
You will be able to pay by cash or card at the kiosks.
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop is open from 4pm right through until kick-off. There's a sale on in-store for you to take advantage of too!
Click HERE to browse our online shop, where you can also purchase items 24/7.
HALF-TIME DRAW
Tickets for Tuesday’s half-time draw are on sale now. Get yours online HERE.
Buying online is the perfect way for exiled fans to support the club, or for those who prefer not to use cash. Please note, online sales will end at 6.30pm on Tuesday, but tickets will be available around the ground after this time.
Tickets are priced at £1. First prize is 50% of the takings, whilst second prize is a Dale shirt signed by the first team squad!
UKRAINE APPEAL
You can continue to show your support for Ukraine at Tuesday's game! We're asking fans to bring their Dale scarves and donate them to our Ukraine appeal.
Click HERE to read the full story behind the appeal and how you can get involved.