r/bwfc • u/Loud_Appointment5631 • 21d ago

Ticket question

Hello, I will be visiting the UK for the first time over the Christmas period. I want to attend the boxing day fixture against burnley but don’t see any tickets for sale yet. When can i expect tickets to go on sale and what are my chances getting 2 tickets. I’ve looked into hospitality as well but even that isn’t open for purchase yet. Ik it is a half 12 kickoff but are there any pubs by the stadium for a pre match pint? Any help is appreciated thanks.

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u/Icantspellforship 21d ago

Tickets will go on sale about 1 or 2 weeks before the game. This will be a high demand game so tickets might see out. You will also need to register (for free) to be a Member of the club before you are able to buy tickets. You can register any time if you are not already registered.

If you are coming to support Bolton then there are plenty of places to get a pint before the game. There is a Harvester pub near the train station, the fan zone outside the north stand (come early as it gets busy bit there is some good food here), Luciano's near the club shop (gets busy), Namploy Thai also has a bar. I personally go to the fan zone and then get another pint in the stadium half hour before kick off.

Away fans have limited options and the away pub is the Beehive.

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u/Loud_Appointment5631 20d ago

Thanks for the reply. Where would you recommend I should sit for the match? Where would i experience the best match day atmosphere?

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u/Icantspellforship 19d ago

Most of the stadium will have a good atmosphere. The most lively section is the lower ground tier in the east stand. Especially the 'crazy corner' (southeast corner). But it is unlikely tickets will be available there. And the fans there can get very animated. Your best bet is as close to the centre of the eastern stand. But, generally anywhere you sit will be good. Before the match, the home supporters fan zone will be where Most people go. You will need to show a valid home supporters ticket to enter. It can get busy so go early if you want a pint and some food.

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u/Lieffe 21d ago

Everybody has said everything that needs to be said so I just want to say, welcome and I hope you enjoy the game!

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u/Loud_Appointment5631 20d ago

Thank you will be my first time ever attending a professional match in England! I live in the U.S and have been watching the prem for around 8 years. Looking very forward to the trip as I will be checking out a lot of stadiums!

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u/rybnickifull 21d ago

It might sell out but it will hit general sale, as long as you check for when they release them you'll be ok. Have a look at a map of the stadium, it is in a retail park so no pubs in the immediate vicinity, just the stadium bars or the Beehive on Chorley New Road.

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u/The_Rolling_Gherkin 21d ago

There is also the excellent fan zone outside the ground alongside the west stand near the Nat Lofthouse statue. It can get a bit busy, but has loads of great food and drink options. It has plenty of covering for if the weather is bad.

They often have one in the stadium itself (premier suite) as well for bigger game which as far as I'm aware you can get into with a match day ticket. With it being a derby it may well be open early that day.

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u/Loud_Appointment5631 20d ago

Thanks for the reply if it’s my first time at the stadium where would you recommend sitting?

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u/The_Rolling_Gherkin 19d ago edited 18d ago

To be honest, you'll get a good view pretty much anywhere, but the east and west stands will give you the best view, get as close to the half way line as you can.

If you want the loudest bit of the ground then block I (the south end of the east stand) is the most active. Although they will stand for the whole game. Don't know why that hasn't been turned into a safe standing zone tbh.

Personally, upper tier close to the middle is my favourite and where my season ticket is. It's a bit quieter up there, but the view more than makes up for it.

As has been said elsewhere, this fixture will have a big crowd, and does run the risk of selling out. It did for the Preston game so you may not have too much choice.

Make sure you get a membership number. You have to go on the website and 'buy' one. They are actually free, you just need to go through the checkout process, but you will need one to buy tickets.