Essential Matchday Information

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Bringing Children to Pride Park

Please note that children under the age of 2 years will not be permitted entry to Pride Park Stadium on matchdays.

Derby County places the highest importance on the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people, and adults at risk.

The club recognises its duty of care to vulnerable groups and is committed to ensuring that all activities and events delivered by us take place in a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment where everyone can participate with confidence.

Children between the ages of 2 and 15 years inclusive are allowed entry (subject to holding a matchday ticket/season ticket card) to the ground provided they are accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over. Any adult shall be responsible for and supervise the children they accompany at all times.

For every adult there is not to be more than four children aged between 2 and 15 years inclusive.

Praying Facilities

Unfortunately, there are currently no dedicated prayer rooms available on site at Pride Park Stadium. We therefore kindly ask supporters to make alternative arrangements and consider their needs in advance of attending a match.

If you require any further information or assistance ahead of your visit, please contact the club who will be happy to help where possible.

Pushchairs and Mobility Scooters

There is no left luggage service available at the stadium on matchdays, and it is not possible to leave any suitcase, large holdall or pushchair/baby buggy anywhere at the stadium.

Mobility scooters can be brought into the stadium for fans sitting in wheelchair spaces, but there are no other storage facilities available at the stadium.

For more information or questions regarding mobility scooters, please email [email protected].

Baby Changing Facilities

Unfortunately, Pride Park Stadium does not currently accommodate a baby changing facility within the concourses.

Sanitary Products

Complimentary sanitary products are available in selected female toilets throughout Pride Park Stadium. Supporters are kindly encouraged to take only what they need and leave the remaining products for others who may require them.

Flags, Banners and Bags Policy

Home Supporters are welcome to bring flags, banners, and bags into Pride Park Stadium, as long as they meet the club’s safety requirements.

Please click hereto view our Flags, Banners and Bags Policy page.

Please note that the club reserves the right to turn flags and banners away on the grounds of offensive content

Lost Property

If you realise you have lost an item during your visit to Pride Park Stadium, please speak to your nearest steward. They will take details of the missing item and check whether an item matching that description has been handed in.

If you discover that you have lost an item after the match, please contact the club by email at [email protected], providing details of the lost item, your seating location, and your daytime contact information.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following.

  • Drinking Glasses
  • Hard Plastic, or Metal or Glass Bottles
  • Plastic Bottles in Excess of 500ml
  • Drink Cartons or Cans
  • Poles or Sticks
  • Large Bags or Suitcases (Medical Exemptions Apply)
  • Smoke or Gas Canisters
  • Air Horns
  • Knives or Weapons (Unless Specifically Authorised for Religious Observance & Compliant)
  • Alcohol
  • Tools or Sharp Objects
  • Large/Long Umbrellas
  • Laptops
  • Darts and Frisbees (And Similar Items)
  • Fireworks, Flares or Pyrotechnics
  • Laser Pens
  • Pushchairs or Prams (Children Aged Under 2 are Not Permitted Entry)
  • Large Cameras or Unauthorised Fliers and Drones
  • Image or Sound Recording Devices
  • Cigarettes or E-Cigarettes
  • Illegal Substances

Additional items may be restricted at the discretion of stewards for safety and security reasons.

Cashless Stadium

Apart from external catering vendors, Pride Park Stadium operates as a cashless venue, accepting only contactless payments, debit cards, and credit cards for purchases.

Entering the Stadium and Re-Admittance

To ensure smooth entry into Pride Park Stadium, supporters should use the correct turnstile shown on their ticket.

Tickets must be presented at the designated entry point, and accessible entrances are available in all four stands for disabled supporters where required, with clear signage throughout the stadium.

Please note that re-admittance is not permitted once you leave the stadium before the end of the match, although a designated, cordoned smoking area is available for those who need it.