We're back to Vale Park for our second home game of the season when we take on Doncaster Rovers in Sky Bet League Two action. Below is various information that may be useful before you head to Burslem.
Matchday Timings
Club Store Opens | 9am |
Valiant Suite Opens | 9:30am |
Robbie's Opens | 10am |
Tommy's Opens | 10am |
Staffordshire University Fanzone Opens | 10am |
Turnstiles Open | 11am |
KICK-OFF | 12:30pm |
Tickets
Tickets for this afternoon's match are available online and from our club store, please be aware if you are purchasing via eticketing.co.uk/PVFC
Supporters should have tickets ready to be scanned on approach to the Stadium. If you’re accessing the stadium with an e-ticket, please ensure the device is not in dark mode and the brightness is turned up to maximum.
From 10:30am until kick off on Saturday (31st August) the store will once again be focussed on retail sales and ticketing purchases specifically for the Doncaster Rovers fixture, with the ticket windows in the ticket office being reopened on match days as well as tickets continuing to be available in the club store to further reduce queuing and wait times.
Any supporter who requires additional support with their account are being encouraged to visit prior to 10:30am on match day or during a day in the week.
First Visit
Is this your first-ever visit to Vale Park? We look forward to welcoming you! [CLICK HERE] to find our First Time Visitor Guide.
Accessibility
Our accessibility stand is situated in the corner of the Lorne Street Stand and the Bycars Stand and is entered via Car Park D.
Parking
You can pre-book your official match day parking space here.
Hospitality
There are two entrances for match day hospitality. If you’re located in Robbie's the entrance is next to the Bescura Family Hubb.
If you’re located in the Valiant Suite, CJ Bayley Lounge or in one of our Hospitality Boxes, the entrance is through the main club reception.
Staffordshire University Fan Zone
The Staffordshire University Fan Zone will be open from 10am with food stalls, live DJ and entertainment provided by the Port Vale Foundation.
New to the Fan Zone this season is the Ironmarket Skills Challenge with the winner after the final game of the 2024/25 campaign having their 25/26 season ticket paid for!
Meet Boomer!
Our mascot Boomer will be in the Fan Zone ahead of kick off and he will also be making his way around the Vale Park pitch.
If you meet him, don’t forget to share your photos with us on social media! @OfficialPVFC
Here are estimated timings for where will Boomer will be during the day.
Estimated Time | Where Boomer will be! |
|---|---|
9:30am | Staffordshire University Fanzone |
10:30am | Hospitality Suites and Boxes |
11:15am | Meeting our mascots |
11:30am | Staffordshire University Fanzone and Club Store |
12pm | Inside Vale Park |
12:30pm | KICK OFF! |
Today's Mascots
NINE(!) lucky Valiants will be walking onto the Vale Park pitch with Darren Moore's side ahead of kick off.
To find out who they are and who their favourite players are click the image below!
50/50 Draw
The 50/50 draw gives fans the chance to win a big money prize every home game.
Tickets are available online from all kiosks around the ground on match day. The draw will be made at half time.
Autonet Insurance Half Time Challenge
It's back for a third season! Three lucky contestants will take on the Autonet Insurance Half Time Challenge.
The highest score from each match day will win a money-can’t-buy prize with the overall high scorers going to a grand finale at the end of the season with a chance to win £1,000.
Zero Tolerance to Abuse
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse at Vale Park.
If you hear any Abusive, Homophobic or Antisocial Language or witness any other bad behaviour of any kind please send a text to 07801 216 675 stating the Stand, Row Number and Seat Number of the offender.
Please note that all messages will be treated in confidence.
PVTV
If you can’t make it to Vale Park for the match, you can listen to live commentary on PVTV!
International supporters can purchase video match passes and watch the game from home.
If you want to purchase a match pass, click on the image above.