Blackpool FC v Coventry City - August 17th 2021 - 7.45pm

Bloomfield Road, FY1 6JJ

On behalf of Blackpool Football Club, Steve Rowland our SLO, the SLO team and our management and fans, we welcome all Sky Blues fans to our ground on the 17th. Travel safely and enjoy the game and your time in Blackpool.

Away fans are being seated in the East Stand this season. Entrance is via turnstiles 18-21 at the South-East corner, by the BFC Hotel on Bloomfield Road. POTG will be available.

As with all EFL clubs, there is a revised Supporters’ Code of Conduct in place for this season. Full details can be found on the BFC website, linked here: https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/post/return-of-fans-supporters-code-of-conduct Key points include: the advice to arrive in good time (at least 30 minutes before KO) to minimise last-minute queues, to wear masks in enclosed spaces (e.g. under the concourses) though masks are not required in the bowl of the stadium, notification that the concessions inside the ground are now card-payment only (no cash), and a reminder that smoking (including e-cigs) is not permitted.

Additionally, flags must carry a fire safety certification and no pyrotechnics are allowed into the ground.

The ground is a short walk from Blackpool South station and is on the tram route from Blackpool North station. Parkingfor private cars is available in the Council car parks along Seasiders Way and for official coaches on Central Drive.

To ensure your visit to Blackpool is as enjoyable as it should be, listed below are some useful bits of information that might make it easier for you all.

Away fans friendly pubs: The Bridge, 124 Lytham Road, FY1 6DZ : Manchester Bar, 231-233 Promenade, FY1 6AH

: Bloomfield Brewhouse,47 Ansdell Road, FY1 6PW

Away fans friendly restaurants and cafes: Heritage Coffee Shop, 382 Lytham, fy4 1dw

:Lido Royal Cafe, 277-279 Lytham Road FY1 6ET : The Tea Pot, 219 Lytham Road, FY1 6ET

: The Potter-Inn, 27-29 Bond, Street, FY4 1BQ : Bond Street Bistro, 80 Bond Street, FY4 1BW

:Bond Street Chippy, 84 Bond Street, FY4 1BW : C Fresh, 110 Lytham Road, FY1 6DZ

Away fans friendly hotels: Blackpool FC Hotel, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. FY1 6JJ

:Travel Lodge Hotel, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ

Things to do in Blackpool if you’re staying for the week-end:

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