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Your matchday card
Blackpool v Bradford
Tuesday 29 December 2026 · 19:45 · Bloomfield Road
Leave home
3h journey each way
14:15
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
17:15
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
18:45
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
19:25
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Blackpool v Bradford: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Bloomfield Road
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Blackpool
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Best pubs in Blackpool
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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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.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- Seafront chippies — Blackpool's fish and chips are a genuine attraction, best enjoyed before the walk to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
- The Chesterfield — Pub near the ground popular with home and away fans alike. Colours policy unknownMap
- Bloomfield Road concourse — Standard matchday fare, reliable if unspectacular. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Blackpool Tower
Iconic landmark with ballroom, circus and viewing deck, ten minutes from the ground by tram.
Open in mapsBlackpool Pleasure Beach
Major rollercoaster park a short tram ride south, best for a full day out.
Open in mapsBlackpool Illuminations
Seasonal light displays along the Promenade, running into November.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Merrivale, South Shore
Quiet local pub away from the touristy seafront strip, good for a proper pint.
Open in mapsStanley Park
Large Art Deco park inland from the ground with a boating lake and café.
Open in mapsSouth Shore back streets
Quieter B&B-lined roads with small cafés locals actually use.
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Transport alert
Christmas and New Year
Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
Blackpool's seafront is a magnet for stag and hen parties, which can make town-centre pubs rowdy regardless of the football.
Ground note · unverified
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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