Thu 20 Nov - Posted in Breaking News
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Derby County are back at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday for their latest Sky Bet Championship fixture.
Watford are the opponents at 3pm and this is everything you need to know if you’re joining us for matchday…
Full information can also be found within the Matchday Hub, which you can find by clicking here.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased online, over the phone on 0871 472 1884 *, or in person from the Ticket Office.
The Ticket Office will be open from 10am until kick-off.
Home Ticket Collections will be available from the Ticket Collection Mini Cabin; adjacent to the Lionel Pickering Entrance on the North-West Corner of the stadium from 1pm.
The North Stand Access Issue Windows will be open from 1pm for any ticketing or access issues you may have on arrival to the ground.
Pride Park Stadium's turnstiles were upgraded during the summer and as a result, this means a slight change in process for supporters on a home matchday - tap here for full details.
* 0871 numbers are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
Full ticketing information is available here.
Supporters should be aware that Pride Park Stadium will open 90 minutes before kick-off (1:30pm).
Look out for our Matchday Supporter Liaison Officers (MSLOs) in blue when you arrive at Pride Park Stadium, they are here to answer any questions you might have, and the team might even have a few goodies to give away too!
Supporters are reminded about the importance of adhering to ground regulations and to act responsibly when visiting Pride Park Stadium.
Discriminatory behaviour which threatens the safety of any sector of the fanbase or makes them feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated and the club will seek the strongest sanctions possible, and similarly, entering the pitch without permission, carrying, or using smoke bombs/flares or pyrotechnics, throwing objects, and drug use will not be tolerated.
All identified offenders will be reported by the club to the police and subsequent prosecution could result in a permanent criminal record, which may affect their employment and education, and could result in a prison sentence.
Persistent Standing: Fans are also reminded that persistent standing, excluding in the stadium’s licensed and designated safe standing areas, is not permitted and supporters will be told to take their seats through-out the game.
Smoking and Vaping: Smoking and/or the use of e-cigarettes is NOT permitted inside Pride Park Stadium, including concourse level. Anyone in breach of this club policy may find themselves ejected from the stadium.
Derby County appreciates the dedication shown by our fans who travel far and wide to come to games at Pride Park Stadium and the club works closely with Derby City Council, Derbyshire Constabulary, local transport operators and supporters to help create and develop an effective Travel Plan for the club.
If travelling to the match by car, then there is parking available at Derby Arena Car Park(s), which is within easy walking distance of the stadium, but we advise all supporters to purchase their car parking space well in advance, as there is no option to pay via cash on the day of the game.
Full parking details are available here.
Resident parking zones are in operation on matchdays with parking fines issued if contravened. Therefore, the club advises supporters, where possible, to use official car parks.
Also, please be aware that due to the post-match traffic management system, supporters will be prevented from leaving on the final whistle for a short period of time.
The club will endeavour to inform supporters of any traffic or travel information ahead of the game on its website and social media but encourage supporters to also check local news and transport companies, as well as the Derby City Council’s website.
There are several food kiosks located inside the stadium with a range of hot food, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages to enjoy prior to kick-off and at half-time.
The Baseball Lounge is open pre-game only on Saturday, with Bar Passes available for £3 Adults and FREE for Concessions.
Please Note: The Yard will be open pre-game from 12pm, but not after full-time this weekend.
The Fans’ Park and external outlets will open at 1pm, while the concourse will be available when the turnstiles open at 1:30pm.
Pride Park Stadium is a cashless environment accepting only contactless, debit card and credit card as means of payment.
Derby County is always striving to provide an enjoyable day out for families when they visit Pride Park Stadium.
Rammie and Ewie's Activity Zone, which is situated in Harrison’s Hub in the North-West Corner, delivers several family activities - such as table football, the chance to play EA SPORTS FC with fellow supporters, as well as colouring and board games for our younger fans!
The indoor Activity Zone will operate a priority entrance window between 12:30pm and 1pm for those with additional needs, before opening as usual at 1pm.
Rammie and Ewie will be in attendance at Pride Park, and they are always happy to stop for photos and a high-five, so make sure to say hello!
All activities inside the Activity Zone are free of charge, but please note that access into the space is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saturday’s match is Derby County’s first dedicated Rams Remember fixture of the 2025/26 season.
Rams Remember provides supporters with the chance to celebrate the lives of friends, family and fellow fans who have sadly passed away in recent years.
The names of those who we have sadly lost will appear across the RamsTV production ahead of kick-off.
Supporters are advised to be in their seats in good time if they wish to see the RamsTV video, which will be displayed on the Big Screen at Pride Park Stadium at 2:35pm.
Derby County was this week saddened to confirm the passing of its former player Rod Thomas.
Thomas had recently been unwell, and it is with great sadness that the club has learnt of his passing, on Saturday 15th November, at the age of 78.
Thomas, a defender who represented Wales at international level 50 times, was a member of Derby’s 1974/75 First Division title-winning side, and he attended a 50-year anniversary celebration of the achievement earlier this year.
The club will pay its respects at 2:40pm inside Pride Park Stadium and supporters are asked to join in remembering one of the club’s history-makers.
Thomas played 22 times in Derby’s league-title-winning season, while he was also a regular in the backline during the subsequent 1975/76 and 1976/77 seasons before departing for Cardiff City.
As well as being a First Division champion with Derby, Thomas also added a Charity Shield winner’s medal to his collection by playing the full 90 minutes as the Rams defeated West Ham United 2-0 at Wembley Stadium in August 1975.
In total, Thomas played 118 matches for Derby and scored twice, both coming in the 1976/77 season in an 8-2 home win over Tottenham Hotspur and a 1-1 away draw with Queens Park Rangers.
Derby County is once again working with Derbyshire Constabulary to support Operation Sceptre.
Derbyshire Constabulary work all year-round to tackle knife crime, and this week that work has been in the spotlight as part of their Operation Sceptre campaign, run by the National Police Chief’s Council and runs twice a year and is a chance for teams to speak to local communities, start conversations about knife crime and show first-hand what they are doing to educate and keep weapons of the streets.
Over the course of this week, officers all over the county have been taking part in a range of operations and activity. This has included visiting schools and delivering inputs to both late-primary and secondary students, as well as hosting pop-up stalls in colleges across the county.
There have also been knife sweeps conducted, where officers scan parks and recreational spaces for weapons, sometimes with the help of a metal detectors.
On Saturday, Derbyshire Constabulary will have a temporary pop-up stall and vehicle set-up located outside the stadium ahead of kick-off and supporters can speak to them and find out more.
The Derby County Megastore, located on the North-East Corner of Pride Park Stadium, will be open from 9am until 6pm to purchase all the latest Rams merchandise.
There is also a Matchday Store situated within Harrison’s Hub, which will be open from 1pm until kick-off.
‘The Ram’ remains a key part of your matchday routine and will be available to buy ahead of every 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship home fixture.
Inside the programme, you can expect to find in-depth player interviews, opposition analysis, historical features and more.
Programmes are available for £4 outside the stadium via programme sellers ahead of kick-off and there is also the option to order straight to your door by following the link here.
There will be plenty to keep your entertained during the half-time interval.
A half-time penalty shoot-out with Rammie will take place, as well as the announcement of our Matchday Draw winner.
If you submitted your predictions or photos on social media in the build-up to this game, you could see yourself on the big screen!
The answers to our pre-match quiz will also appear during the interval.
Derby County is committed to ensuring that all supporters that visit Pride Park Stadium have a safe and enjoyable experience. The clubs asks fans to arrive in plenty of time to avoid queues forming as kick-off approaches and please be mindful and respectful of fellow fans sharing the matchday experience too.
Safeguarding: If you have any safeguarding concerns, please email the Dedicated Safeguarding Officer at [email protected], or speak to a member of staff.
Lost Children: The club offers all parents/guardians the opportunity to collect a free-of-charge wristband from Rammie and Ewie’s Activity Zone that their child can wear on the day of the game.
Parents/guardians can write their contact details, stand and seat number on the wristband, and then if their child was to become separated from them or felt unsafe, they could then approach a steward or Derby County member of staff and show their wristband. The steward or staff member will then contact parents/guardians.
General Enquiries: If you would like to contact the club with any general enquiries, suggestions or feedback, please contact our Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) by emailing [email protected].
If you hear or witness anything you deem inappropriate during your visit, please either report it to your nearest steward or by texting ‘DCFC’ followed by your message to 88440.
If you’re outside the stadium or on your way to/from a game, the club would advise that you report any form of anti-social behaviour, discrimination, or abuse to Kick It Out through their online reporting form or via their reporting app. This is available on both IOS and Android or alternatively email Kick It Out at [email protected].
If you’ve got any queries or wish to discuss the steps that the club may be able to take in your particular circumstances, then please contact our Disability Access Officer Emma Drury by emailing [email protected].
You can also visit our new Accessibility Hub by clicking here.
The Hub is your go-to place for everything related to accessibility at the club.
Whether you're looking for information on accessible seating, help with matchday planning, or how to apply for reasonable adjustments, you'll find everything you need.
Audio Descriptive Commentary is available to blind and partially sighted home and away supporters.
Please contact the Disability Team on 01332 667528 to reserve a receiver no later than 24 hours prior to the fixture date (subject to availability).
Please note that you will need to bring your own earphones (3.5mm round jack).
The club’s Sensory Rooms are based in two of the boxes in the North-West Corner of Pride Park Stadium and are designed to ensure that everybody, regardless of their circumstances or disabilities, gets to experience watching the Rams and is for children and young adults who have additional needs, aimed at helping those with autism.
The space provides the chance for those who may want to stay inside for the duration of a game, allowing them to watch through the window and still get the experience of being at the ground on a matchday.
Please note that spaces are in very high demand and priority will be given to those who have not accessed the facility in the past.
To find out more about the Sensory Rooms, please click here.
Complimentary sanitary products are available in selected female bathrooms across Pride Park Stadium. The club would like to encourage fans to only take what they need and leave the rest for people who follow them.
The Derby County Community Trust provides fans with the chance to win big on a matchday, whilst also cheering on the Rams, through their Matchday Draw.
Tickets costs only £1 each and can be purchased at Harrison’s Hub on the North-West Corner of the stadium prior to kick-off or online by following the link here.
You can keep up to date with all things Derby County through the club’s Official App!
The App brings you all the latest club news, RamsTV videos, features, match reports and in-game content right to the palm of your hand.
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