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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Bloomfield Road, Blackpool

Everything an away end needs at Bloomfield Road — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the full 2026–27 Championship fixture list with local event and transport alerts.

Full Blackpool guide

Selected date

Sat 21 Nov

12:30 · v Wigan

Ground

Bloomfield Road

Capacity 17,338

Away end

South Stand

approx. 2,700

Travel

Blackpool South

15 min

Coming up at Blackpool

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Blackpool v Wigan

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 12:30 · Bloomfield Road

Kick-off 12:30
Drive to the groundWalk from Blackpool SouthWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    07:00

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    10:00

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    11:30

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    12:10

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

Stylised illustration of Bloomfield Road in Blackpool
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Getting there

  • Blackpool South station — Closest station, though services are infrequent; check the timetable before relying on it.
  • Tram from the Promenade — Blackpool's heritage tram network runs close to the ground area from the seafront.
  • Driving — M55 J4 then follow signs; plenty of side-street and pub parking near the ground.
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Safe away spots

  • Seafront chippies — Blackpool's fish and chips are a genuine attraction, best enjoyed before the walk to the ground. Map
  • The Chesterfield — Pub near the ground popular with home and away fans alike. Map
  • Bloomfield Road concourse — Standard matchday fare, reliable if unspectacular. Map
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Worth the detour

Blackpool Tower

Iconic landmark with ballroom, circus and viewing deck, ten minutes from the ground by tram.

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Major rollercoaster park a short tram ride south, best for a full day out.

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Blackpool Illuminations

Seasonal light displays along the Promenade, running into November.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Merrivale, South Shore

    Quiet local pub away from the touristy seafront strip, good for a proper pint.

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  • Stanley Park

    Large Art Deco park inland from the ground with a boating lake and café.

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  • South Shore back streets

    Quieter B&B-lined roads with small cafés locals actually use.

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Local event

Illuminations season

Running to early November, seafront traffic and parking are much heavier than usual.

Transport alert

Early televised kick-off

A 12:30 start usually means leaving before the first fast train of the day — pubs near the ground may not open until 11:00.

Ground note

Blackpool's seafront is a magnet for stag and hen parties, which can make town-centre pubs rowdy regardless of the football.

Ground note

Hotel prices spike heavily during the Illuminations season, even on non-matchdays.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Blackpool

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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