The Bluebirds head to Pride Park this weekend for our first competitive away day of 2026/27.
TICKET NEWS
Over 2,700 away tickets have been sold for this fixture!
Remaining tickets are available to current Season Ticket Holders, Club Members and Junior Bluebird Members.
Purchase online or via telephone until 5pm on Thursday, 20th August.
Purchase in-person or via telephone from 10am until 3pm on Friday, 21st August.
Tickets for this fixture are now collection only, from the Ticket Office at Cardiff City Stadium. Any tickets not collected before 4pm on Friday, 21st August will be sent for collection from the Away Ticket Collection Point, situated in the South-East Corner of Pride Park.
Duplicate requests will also be made available from the Away Ticket Collection Point situated in the South-East Corner of Pride Park.
There will be no ticket sales on the day. Supporters are advised not to travel without tickets.
Click here for more ticketing information.
TRAVEL TIPS
By Car: The car journey from Cardiff City Stadium to the home of the Rams will take approximately three hours, via the M5, M42 and A6. The sat-nav postcode is DE24 8XL.
Parking for away supporters is provided at the Derby Conference Centre on London Road (A6), which is located at DE24 8UX, about a 10-15 minute walk from Pride Park Stadium. The car park opens three hours prior to kick-off and closes one hour after full-time.
As you come into Derby you can follow the brown road signs for away supporter parking which will guide you towards the Conference Centre.
Parking at the Derby Conference Centre costs £13.99 per vehicle and can be pre-booked here.
By Train: Supporters travelling from Cardiff Central can reach Derby Midland via a direct train that takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Alternatively, some services require a change at Bristol Parkway.
From the station, Pride Park is approximately a 20-minute walk.
AWAY END
With a capacity of 33,597, Pride Park is the third largest ground in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
The away turnstiles are located at the Chasetown Civil Engineering South East Corner. This section is clearly signposted around the stadium, but please speak with the stewarding team or Matchday Supporter Liaison Officers (MSLOs) if you need assistance in finding your way.
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.
Our Supporter Liaison Officer, Paul Corkrey, will be in attendance at the stadium on matchday. If you require any assistance, please contact him on 07903 619654. Alternatively, follow @CardiffCitySLO on Twitter for further supporter updates.
PIES AND PINTS
Away Supporters can choose from a selection of food and drink options prior to kick-off and at half-time, from the kiosks inside Pride Park Stadium.
If buying alcohol you must know that you will not be able to take your drink out onto the stands, you must consume your drinks prior to taking your seat. You are able to take other drinks to your seat and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase on the concourse.
Supporters must also be a minimum of 18-years old to purchase and/or consume alcohol at Pride Park Stadium. Photo ID may be requested to determine proof of age.
TOURIST TIME
If you're making the most of your trip to Derby, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?
Derby History Festival - Taking place this weekend, storytellers, historians and passionate local experts come together to bring the city’s past vividly to life. Wander through a captivating, character-filled space rich with exhibitions, talks and immersive experiences that uncover hidden tales, remarkable figures and centuries of heritage.
Heights of Abraham - Located just 30 minutes’ drive from Derby city centre, Matlock Bath is home to the Heights of Abraham. Famous for its cable cars, which take visitors on an exciting flight through the scenic Derwent Valley, passing over river, road and rail before reaching the summit of Masson Hill.
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site - In the heart of Derbyshire lies the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site - the birthplace of the modern factory system and the only UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage Site in the East Midlands.