MATCHDAY INFORMATION

To help you make the most of your visit, and to prepare yourself for your day, please read the following:

Stadium Entrance

Guests should arrive to the Doug Ellis Executive Box entrance.

Hospitality Opening Hours

The Doug Ellis Boxes open 3 hours before kick-off and will close 1.5 hours after the final whistle.

Dining

The Doug Ellis Box offers a 3 course served choice menu. Main Course served family style and dessert pre match and cheese served half time. The club are unable to guarantee service of your full dining experience if you arrive later than one hour prior to kick-off.

Dietary Requirements

Should you have any special dietary requirements please contact us at least ten days prior to the fixture.

Alcohol

Due to Licensing laws alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed within view of the pitch during the match. Staff will clear the box of alcoholic drinks 15 mins prior to the match up until 15 minutes after the match.  The Doug Ellis Bar remains open for use during this time, alcohol can be consumed in the bar out of view of the game.

The Club reserves the right to refuse alcohol to anyone that may appear intoxicated. It is the ticket holder’s responsibility to ensure all guests behave responsibly. 

Dress Code

Doug Ellis Boxes operate a ‘smart casual’ dress code. No tracksuits, sportswear, football shirts, ripped or bleached jeans. Smart, clean trainers are permitted. The above dress code does not apply to children under the age of 14, home replica shirts are allowed for children but not full kits. The club has the right to refuse admission to any person wearing clothing deemed inappropriate. Strictly no away colours or offensive clothing.

Stadium Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited throughout the stadium. The use of electronic cigarettes is also prohibited.

Entry and Exit Policy

Failure to provide the relevant ticket upon arrival will result in your being refused entry to the Stadium. For safety reasons guests are not permitted re-entry to the stadium under any circumstances.

Parking

Car parking will be in the Villa Village or Holte car parks, please check your pass for details and access points.

Fixture Changes

Dates and times of fixtures are subject to change, sometimes at short notice.  Every effort will be made to keep you informed, but we cannot be responsible for changes.

Away Fans

The Doug Ellis Box is located in an area exclusive to home fans. If you or any of your guests support a visiting team, please behave in an appropriate manner, and do not make your allegiance known in any way.

Luggage

Due to security reasons large bags are not permitted into the stadium. We suggest you do not bring any bags larger than an A4 sheet of paper.