City make the long trip to the Riverside Stadium this weekend, to face Middlesbrough in a lunchtime kick-off.
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TICKET NEWS
Over 850 away fans will be making the journey to the Riverside Stadium!
Tickets will be available to purchase from the Cardiff City Ticket Office until 11am on Friday.
Middlesbrough FC will be selling to supporters on matchday; pricing will remain the same. Sales will be cash only, available from the away ticket office which is located close to the away turnstiles at Middlesbrough.
Find full ticket details here.
TRAVEL TIPS
The car journey from Cardiff City Stadium to the home of Middlesbrough will take approximately five hours. The postcode for the Riverside Stadium is TS3 6RS.
Leave the A1(M) at junction 49, signposted to Teesside, and join the A168, which after roughly 11 miles will become the A19. Approximately 19 miles later take the A66 eastbound towards Middlesbrough town centre. Stay on A66 past the town centre (on your right) and follow signs to the stadium, which you will see on your left.
Matchday parking at the stadium is only available to permit holders. Both home and away fans are able to purchase permits by calling the Boro Ticket Office on 01642 929421 (subject to availability). If you do not have a permit, you are advised to use town centre parking. The town has more than 3,500 long stay parking spaces, which give you plenty of options to leave your car whilst watching the match.
Please note that a road closure operates before and immediately after the game to allow pedestrians to arrive and leave the Riverside safely. Road closures are likely to be in place for up to an hour before kick off and up to 30 minutes after the final whistle.
Middlesbrough Station is located on Albert Road which is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Riverside. Please note there is no bus service directly to the Riverside Stadium.
AWAY END
With a capacity of 34,742, the Riverside Stadium is the second largest ground in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
The away supporter section is located in the East Stand of the Riverside Stadium and can be accessed through turnstiles 53-61. Turnstiles open 90 minutes prior to kick off for lunch time and afternoon matches.
Supporters can enjoy the FanZone, located in front of the West Stand and opposite the Ayresome Park Gates, before and after the match. There’s live music and entertainment by local artists, as well as a range of food and drink on offer.
The matchday programme #UTB is available to purchase at the ground. The programme is priced at £3. Programmes are available at the club’s retail store, situated in the North West corner of the stadium or from programme sellers in various locations outside the stadium.
PIES AND PINTS
There are concessions stalls throughout inside the Riverside Stadium supplying hot and cold drinks including alcohol as well as an extensive food range including burgers, pies, pizzas and hot dogs.
There are more food and confectionary choices available in the Generation Red Family Zone.
TOURIST TIME
If you're making the most of your trip to Teesside, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge - It is the furthest downstream bridge crossing over the river. It is classed as the A178 road, the road between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool.
Stewart Park - 120 acres of open parkland and mature woodland, with play areas and pets corner.
Ormesby Hall - The Pennyman family's intimate 18th-century mansion. Alongside the Georgian mansion, Victorian kitchen and laundry, there are beautiful gardens and estate walks to explore.