We pride ourselves on providing a fun day out for all families when they visit Pride Park Stadium and the club have been awarded the EFL’s Family Excellence Award previously, as well as achieving the prestigious Gold standard accolade for our work in engaging families on matchdays.
Before you visit us for the first time, make sure you watch our Matchday Experience video and download your exclusive Matchday Checklist below! The two-resources were designed to help all fans that have never stepped-foot in a stadium on a matchday before, as well as build the excitement by giving you something to do ahead of the day, even if it is something as simple as ensuing you’ve got your tickets secured.
Download your Matchday Checklist here!
There’s also a number of great games and activities located in the Family Area.
Rammie and Ewie’s Activity Zone, located in Harrison’s Hub, is our interactive, fun, and safe space where young supporters can play games with their friends during the pre-match period.
The Activity Zone is situated in the North-West Corner of Pride Park Stadium, opposite the Brian Clough and Pete Taylor Statue, and next to the Lionel Pickering Entrance.
The zone operates a priority entrance window from 12:30pm to 1pm for those with additional needs, before opening as usual at 1pm for a 3pm kick-off.
Fans will find a variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained, including:
All activities are free to access for children, with no need to book, just turn up and enjoy!
Please note that entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, and Harrison’s Hub has limited capacity, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Occasionally, the club may also take official photographs and videos for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please speak to a member of staff upon arrival to Rammie and Ewie’s Activity Zone in Harrison’s Hub.
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Young supporters won’t want to miss the chance to meet the club’s mascots, Rammie and Ewie!
Rammie and Ewie can be found in the Activity Zone in Harrison’s Hub, around the outside of Pride Park Stadium, as well as roaming the pitchside areas inside the ground in the hour leading up to kick-off.
They are always happy to stop for photos and high-fives, so be sure to say hello!
Rammie and Ewie have also created a range of activity sheets below. You can print and complete them at home and even bring them to the match. The mascots love seeing your designs, and you might even get the chance to display your work in the Rams’ Gallery, located in Harrison’s Hub.
Colouring Sheets
Rammie Colouring Sheet
Ewie's Bow Colouring Sheet
Quizzes
Rammie and Ewie Quiz
Fill the Gaps
Seasonal
Christmas
Valentines
Halloween
Activities
Rammie and Ewie's Matchday 'I Spy'
Draw Rammie
Design Your Own Kit
Design Your Own Flag
In August 2008, Derby County launched its “Fans First” initiative, placing supporters at the heart of the matchday experience.
Wearing bright blue bibs, the Matchday Supporter Liaison Officers (MSLOs) can be found at various locations around Pride Park Stadium. They are on hand to answer any questions you may have on arrival, and the team might also have a few goodies to give away too!
First Time Ram Certificate - If you’re bringing a Young Ram to Pride Park Stadium for their first time, you will be able to receive an exclusive First Time Fan Certificate to help mark the occasion.
These can be claimed in Rammie and Ewie’s Zone in Harrison’s Hub and from our Matchday Supporter Liaison Officers before the game.
Activity Book – We offer an A5 Activity Book for First Time Fans, featuring a range of interactive activities, such as the Pride Park Stadium Quest, where you become a Fact Hunter and explore the stadium to discover fascinating facts about the club’s legends.
Pitchside Photo Opportunities - First Time Fans and Visiting Supporters can enjoy pre-match pitchside photo opportunities in the North-West Corner of the stadium. Spaces are limited each game, so availability may vary.
To have your photo taken, please look out for our MSLOs!
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Matchday Quiz and Submit Your Predictions - We also regularly run a Matchday Quiz and invite fans via our social media channels to submit their Match Predictions, including their choice of first goalscorer, full-time score, and player of the match. Selected entries are then displayed on the big screen inside Pride Park Stadium ahead of kick-off.
The Matchday Quiz is based on supporters’ knowledge of the fixture and our opponents. Questions are shown on the big screen in the build-up to the game, with the answers revealed during the half-time entertainment.
Head-to-Head Stats - We also run a Head-to-Head stats feature on the big screen during the pre-match build-up.
Share Your Fan Photos – In the week leading up to the game, we invite supporters to share their fan photos via our social media channels, including matchday memories and kit colours. Selected images are then displayed on the big screen inside the stadium during half-time.
Rammie’s Penalty Shootout – At half-time, young supporters are given the chance to take part in Rammie’s Penalty Shootout alongside the special guests from the Derby County Community Trust.
This opportunity is accessed via an exclusive pass, distributed by Rammie, Ewie, and our Matchday Supporter Liaison Officers during the pre-match period.
Supporters can have a message displayed on the Pride Park Stadium’s big screen and put out through the tannoy by our Matchday Announcer at half-time.
Matchday Fan Announcements are charged at £20 each and can be purchased either in person at the Derby County Ticket Office or over the phone on 0871 472 1884* (Option 1).
*0871 numbers are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
Please note that this half-time activity is subject to a limited time window on matchdays. As a result, the club reserves the right to stop accepting announcements at any time.
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