Away Fan Guide: Blackburn Rovers

STADIUM ADDRESS 

Ewood Park 

Nutall Street  

Blackburn 

Lancashire 

BB2 4JF 

 

TICKET INFORMATION 

Supporters are advised not to travel unless they are in possession of a valid match ticket. No ticket upgrades will be available on the day of the fixture. 

Supporters who have ticketing issues on the day of the game should visit the away ticket office at Ewood Park. The office is located at the corner of the Bryan Douglas End and Jack Walker Stand, which is situated in the Darwen End of Ewood Park. Supporters collecting pre-arranged duplicate tickets are advised to take photo ID with them. 

HELP AND SUPPORT

There will be a team of Everton travel stewards at the stadium to help with any issues that may arise whilst you are there.

For further information or updates from Merseyside Police, please follow @MerPolEFC on X. 

STADIUM INFORMATION 

Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off. To avoid delays, please arrive at least 45 minutes early. For supporters’ safety, random searches of both people and bags will be conducted. 

Ewood Park is a cashless stadium – only credit cards, debit cards and Apple Pay are accepted.  

There is a wide range of hot and cold food, drinks and snacks available at the away kiosks.  

Blackburn Rovers have established a clear food and beverage policy for matchdays. In keeping with football traditions, supporters are permitted to bring their own flasks and home-prepared foods into the stadium. However, entry with fast food or beverages purchased from external restaurants, takeaways, pubs, and retail outlets is prohibited across all concourses, restaurants, lounges and facilities within the stadium. 

Baby changing facilities are located in accessible toilets in the lower tier concourses and within hospitality suites. If you require these facilities, please speak to a steward and they will advise you of the nearest facility.

Supporters wishing to take a pram to Ewood Park can arrange to have it stored until the final whistle. Please speak to a steward on arrival and they will arrange this for you. 

In line with safeguarding standards, Blackburn Rovers has a minimum age requirement for entry. All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18. 

Accessible Information: 

There is a Changing Places facility located at the Blackburn End of the stadium, near to the Fanzone. The facility is accessible on matchdays with entry via a Radar Key. Anyone who requires use outside of these times should contact the security department by calling 01254 508261. 

On matchdays, Blackburn have a dedicated stewarding team who can help you before, during and after the match to find your way around Ewood Park with ease and have the best experience possible. The Special Assistance Team will be wearing jackets, with “HERE TO HELP” written on the back, along with their ID badge and lanyard. 

The front row at pitch level (row 1) will be available for visiting supporters who are wheelchair/scooter users and who are unable to transfer to a stand seat. We do not have set wheelchair bays. This is to allow family and friends to sit together, subject to availability. The front row is step free and has easy access to seats and accessible toilets. This area is exposed to elements, so please come prepared. 

Ambulant supporters can sit with their families and friends in the visitor section, subject to safety and availability. Supporters who have difficulty using the stairs and require a lift to get to their seat should notify the stewards at the turnstile/accessible entrance. 

Accessible toilets/baby changing facilities are located at either end of each stand on the lower tiers, with options for left and right operation. They feature a baby changing table, contrast handrails, pull cord, mirror, waste disposal and hook. 

Any supporters wishing to bring a wheelchair or scooter to Ewood Park can arrange to have it stored until the final whistle. Please speak to a steward on arrival and they will arrange this for you. 

TRAVEL INFORMATION  

Please be advised to check all travel routes prior to travelling to the game due to any unforeseen travel circumstances. 

By Road: 

From the North • Leave the M6 at Junction 30 and join the M61. At the first exit join the M65 and head East to Blackburn.  

• Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65. Leave at Junction 4 and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way. • Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.  

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right.  

From the South • Leave the M6 at Junction 29 and join the M65. Head East to Blackburn.  

• Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65. Leave at Junction 4 and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way. • Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.  

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right.

From the West • From the M6/M62 or M60, join the M61. Leave the M61 for the M65 and head east to Blackburn.  

• Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65. Leave Junction 4 and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way. 

• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road.  

• Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right.

From the East • Travelling from Yorkshire, either on the B6234, the A56 Haslingden bypass or the Skipton Road, join the M65 and head west. Leave the M65 at Junction 4 and head towards Blackburn on the A666. Ewood Park is about a mile from the motorway on the right-hand side. 

• From the M62, leave at Junction 18 for the end of the motorway which becomes the A56. Join the M65 at Junction 8 and head westbound towards Blackburn. Leave the M65 at junction 4 and take the 2nd exit onto Earcroft Way.  

• Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Blackburn Road/A666 and continue to follow this road. • Ewood Park will be a mile down the A666, located on your right. 

Parking: Parking is available at the stadium. All spaces are subject to availability.  

Car Park F (Darwen End): Matchday £15 Coach £25 Minibus £20  

To pre-book your space, or to enquire about accessible parking, please contact the Blackburn ticket office on 01254 372000 or email: ticketoffice@rovers.co.uk. 

Rail: Blackburn Station is approximately a mile and a half away from Ewood Park. Mill Hill Station is approximately one mile away from the ground. There are direct trains from Manchester Victoria, Salford Crescent and Preston. To view train times, head to the National Rail website: nationalrail.co.uk. Ewood Park is approximately a 10-minute walk away from Mill Hill Station and approximately a 20-minute walk from Blackburn Station.  

To contact National Rail, please call 03457 484950 (open 24/365 except Christmas Day). Alternatively, the serving train provider, Northern, has a helpline you can contact at any time on 0800 138 5560.

FAN BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Anti-Discrimination: Everton Football Club has a zero-tolerance stance on any discriminatory behaviour and language used while travelling to, from or during the match. We are committed and dedicated to embracing equality and diversity in everything that we do. We take this opportunity to remind supporters about the Club's ‘All Together Now’ campaign, which was launched to promote a ‘Football Family for Everyone’. We will not stop in our mission to drive equality through the positive power of football. 

Possession or Use of Pyrotechnics: Everton Football Club does not condone the use of pyrotechnics under any circumstances. Any fan found using them will be subject to action by the Club and Police. Away clubs use various techniques to detect the possession and use of pyrotechnics. Any person found in possession of such items is liable to arrest, which could result in a criminal conviction and subsequent football ban. 

Pitch Encroachment: Encroachment on the playing surface is dangerous and any supporter who does access the pitch without permission will face strong sanctions that could include a ban from attending matches across the country. It is a criminal offence to enter the pitch and the real-life consequences for these actions have been felt by many. By way of example, some fans have received criminal records, which can impact employment, education prospects and international travel. 

Anti-Social or Criminal Behaviour on Concourses: We ask all fans to consider fellow supporters while on the concourses. Any anti-social behaviour, such as beer throwing, can result in ejection from the stadium, or, in the case of more serious incidents, arrest and a subsequent nationwide stadium ban. 

The Club is compelled to work with the authorities to identify any individuals who take part in unacceptable behaviour. 

CCTV is available to clubs and law enforcement authorities and can be used as evidence in enforcing bans and criminal prosecution in the days and weeks after any incident has occurred, regardless of whether any perpetrators have been detained on a matchday or not.   

Please enjoy your matchday and stay safe. 

We would like to thank you for your continued support in protecting Everton Football Club's reputation and enhancing the matchday experience for all.