Sheffield United travel to face Cardiff City in a Sky Bet Championship fixture this Saturday, August 29th, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm at Cardiff City Stadium. The match will be broadcast internationally on television, according to a matchday guide published by Cardiff City.
What are the ticket prices for the match?
Tickets for the Category B fixture are available in several price bands. General admission for adults starts at £28, while seniors aged 60 and over can get in from £21. Younger supporters aged 16 to 21 have tickets priced from £17, and junior tickets for those under 16 begin at £14. For a premium experience, the Premier Lounge offers hospitality packages. These are available for matchday purchase subject to availability and cost £51 for adults, £42 for seniors, £37 for 16-21 year olds, and £28 for juniors. Hospitality areas are designated for home or neutral supporters only.
The Cardiff City Ticket Office opens at 10am on matchday and will close at halftime. The preferred payment method there is by card. Supporters should note that no one under the age of 14 is allowed entry unless they are accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.
When do the stadium gates and facilities open?
Stadium gates will open at 1:30pm, which is 90 minutes before the 3pm kick-off. Hospitality areas open earlier, at 12:30pm. For fans driving to the game, limited matchday parking is available for £10 per car on a first-come, first-served basis. All car parks close one hour before kick-off.
Retail options are available for fans. The Cardiff City SuperStore opens at 10am and stays open until kick-off, reopening for 30 minutes after the final whistle. The Ninian Stand Store opens from 12pm until kick-off. The official matchday programme, called The Bluebird, features Rubin Colwill on its cover and costs £4. It can be purchased from the SuperStore, the Ninian Stand store, a retail walkway booth, the booth at Gate 4, the Supporters Club office, and in the away end.
What matchday services and rules are in place?
Cardiff City FC provides several services for supporters. The club's Supporter Liaison Officer is Paul Corkrey, who can be contacted on matchday at 07903 619654. For blind and vision-impaired spectators, a free audio description commentary service is provided by Alan March Sport Ltd. To book this service, fans should email billy.gregory@cardiffcityfc.co.uk.
There are specific stadium regulations to be aware of. All payments at stadium kiosks are cashless. A range of alcoholic beverages from partners including Carling, Caffrey's Black, Madri, and Sharp’s Cold River Cider will be served in reusable plastic cups. The use of e-cigarettes or vaporisers is not permitted in the seating bowl, but supporters may leave the ground at half-time to use them.
This match is the next challenge for Sheffield United in the Championship. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming games on our fixtures page and review the full squad available for selection. The result will impact the early-season standings as both clubs look to build momentum.
