Following our earlier discussions between the Trust and Andy Duff, Managing Director of RAFC, we have received clarification regarding the club’s seating arrangements for the 2025/26 season. Below is Andy’s statement. The Trust thanks Andy for this information, which will be helpful for all fans now that the “Season Ticket” window is open.
“As we introduce Fanbase, our new Ticketing and Fan Engagement Partner to manage the Season ticket renewal and general sales window, I wanted to highlight a few important updates regarding the seating plan and blocks that are on sale around the stadium.
Block A
The top six rows of Block A are now on general sale. These seats have ideal access to the 1907 Lounge before and after the game and at half time. We have introduced a limited number of Season Lounge Passes priced as a £100. These are an add-on to a Main Stand season ticket and are the ideal bundle for supporters wishing to use the hospitality facilities in the David Kilpatrick Main Stand.
Premium Padded Seats.
A limited number of Premium Padded Seats are also on sale at the top of Block B, priced as a £150 add-on. These seats have the same access benefits for the 1907 Lounge but with a padded leather seat.
For season 25/26, access into the Main Stand hospitality areas (1907 Lounge and AK Lettings bar area) will be limited to supporters who have purchased a Season Lounge Pass, Premium Padded Seats, Box Holders, Club Directors and our Matchday Sponsors. Entry before matches will be via the Main Stand Reception area. Wristbands will be used at all matches so stewards and staff can easily identify who has purchased access to the hospitality areas, especially for half time when supporters can enter via the Directors Box door and 1907 Lounge door.
Block U: Pearl Street Family Stand
Away fans will use the Wilbutts Lane stand for all home league games in season 25/26 and will usually be seated in the central Blocks of S, R and Q, depending on number of away supporters. Block T is expected to be covered and used as a segregation line between stands and supporters for most games.
This change means Block U has been released for general sale. It also means we can introduce an extra kiosk for home supporters under Block U throughout the season.
As we open up new blocks to be available for purchase we expect different supporter groups to review where they sit. We will work with all supporters to extablish a safe and enjoyable matchday operation when seat choices are known.
These changes have been informed from meetings with the Club Advisory Board, The Dale Supporters Trust and GMP and we’ll continue to engage in dialogue with supporters groups and the police to understand the optimum seating areas and facilities in the stadium.
RAFC Community Tickets
300 tickets have been reserved in Block Z of the Smith Metals Family Stand for use by Rochdale AFC Community Trust at every match. These will be managed and allocated by the RAFC Community Trust.
Thank you for your support and we look to grow the attendances at all home fixtures for the seasons ahead.”
Andy Duff.
The Trust would like to thank Andy for his timely clarification to our members and the fan base in general.