Maximise Your Matchday | Rotherham United (H)

Wanderers fans, we hope you has a wonderful Christmas Day yesterday and are now ready and excited for this afternoon’s Boxing Day fixture against Rotherham United at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

With an anticipated crowd of 23,000, the atmosphere will be fantastic. Given the traditional holiday crowds, we strongly recommend you arrive at the stadium well before 1:30 pm to avoid congestion and enjoy our matchday amenities.

Boxing Day Bargains: Christmas Cash Flash Sale

Kick off your matchday from 10:00 am at the Club Shop. Bag yourself a bargain with your Christmas cash at our exclusive Boxing Day Sale, where you'll find significant savings across a wide range of Wanderers merchandise. Make sure you visit before taking to your seat to secure the best of the stock. The store will be open pre-match and will close approximately 30 minutes after the final whistle.

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Fan Zone & Kiosks: Festive Savings

Happy Hour in the Fan Zone: Head to the Leasing Options Fan Zone from 12:00 pm to take advantage of our festive Happy Hour. Running until 1:00 pm, you can enjoy a £1.25 a pint saving on draught beers.

Kiosk Super Saver: If you’re heading straight into the stands, don't miss the Saturday Super Saver (operating on this festive Friday) on the concourse kiosks. From 1:30 pm until 2:00 pm, you can also save £1.25 a pint on draught beer purchases.

Food and Drink:

The popular Happy Hour runs from 12pm until 1pm, offering draught beers with a £1.25 a pint saving. Beyond this essential first hour, supporters have access to three bars, including the dedicated Craft Ale Bar serving premium beers.

Our food vendors offer significant variety, preventing congestion at any single point. Choices include five distinct food outlets: Namploy (Thai street food), Spice Valley (Indian cuisine), Fratellis (Italian staples), Northern Ivy Grill (gourmet British options), and a separate concession for essential hot beverages and cakes (Backup).

Bolton Stadium Hotel: Season Ticket Offer

For an alternative pre-match experience, the Bolton Stadium Hotel bar is open to home fans from 12:00 pm. Season Ticket Holders receive a 10% discount on all food purchases at the hotel bar, making it the perfect spot for a festive lunch before the game. Please ensure you have your match ticket or season card ready to show on entry.

Official Matchday Bus Service

The official matchday bus service is in operation for this league fixture. Buses will run across the 5 separate routes from the surrounding areas to ensure fans can reach the stadium safely for the 3:00 pm kick-off. Please note that return tickets remain priced at £7.

Streamline Your Parking: Go Cashless

We expect heavy traffic. To ensure a swift departure, remember that all car parks operate a strictly cashless ANPR system with an £8.00 fee. We strongly recommend pre-paying via parkgood2go.com or the PayByPhone app to avoid post-match delays.

Disabled Access: 120 dedicated bays are available in the top section of Car Park C, accessible only via the lower concourse.

The Final Whistle and Beyond

The Boxing Day atmosphere doesn't have to end at full-time!

Lion of Vienna Suite: Open for post-match drinks and entertainment, featuring LIVE music to keep the festive spirits high.

Post-Match at the Hotel: Return to the hotel bar after the game for further entertainment and to make the most of your 10% Season Ticket discount on food and drinks.

Safety & Conduct

The club maintains strict enforcement of EFL Regulation 16, which prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping devices anywhere inside the stadium concourses and seating areas. Supporters are also reminded to report any unattended items to their nearest steward. 

We thank you for your incredible support. Let's make this Boxing Day a memorable one for the Wanderers!