City return home with a large crowd expected for the visit of Blackpool on Saturday 28 February (3pm KO). Ahead of the match, we can provide supporters with a guide to plan their visit to the LNER Stadium.
Arrive early
City anticipate a very busy turnout, with the the second-highest home sales of the season for the visit of Blackpool. If you are planning to visit the ticket office - which opens from 10am - to purchase memberships or match tickets, please allow sufficient time to do so.
Fan Village
It promises to be a matchday to remember when City take on Blackpool at the LNER Stadium on Saturday - and we've now got a big screen in the Fan Village to make your experience even better!
It's sure to be an incredible occasion and we’re helping fans take advantage, with the Fan Village opening from 12noon.
A recently-installed big screen will be in operation, with the 12.30pm Premier League clash between AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland being shown live. On top of that, we’re reducing the price of drinks, but you will need to get here early, as this offer is only available until 1.30pm!
This includes Stella Artois (£4.50), Camden Hells Lager (£4.80), Kopparberg (£4.80), Camden Stout (£5.20) and Camden Pale Ale (£4.80).
There are also some fantastic locally-sourced food options on offer and the Tipsy Imp will be providing a wide range of premium beers and ciders, with a variety of soft drinks also available throughout.
| VENDOR | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Fat Eddie's | Delicious smash burgers |
| Coddy's | Variety of sweets, ice cream, hot beverages and cold, fizzy drinks |
| Lincolnshire Sausages | Stunning Lincolnshire hot dogs |
| William Wood churros | A classic selection of hot food options |
| Love Coffee | Hot coffee and beverages as well as delicious waffles. |
| Blyton Ice Cream Crumble Cart | Delicious crumble served with custard or Blyton ice cream and a topping of your choice |
Tipsy Imp will provide a wide range of premium beers and ciders. A variety of soft drinks are also available across the Fan Village.
Our retail unit provides supporters with the chance to get their hands out our 2025/26 kits. We're offering 30% off home kits, with 50% off away and third kits, plus training wear. City supporters can also get their hands on retro shirts for just £15 and there are a range of other exciting items, too. Can’t make it on Saturday? Buy yours online here!
Read more about our matchday retail options here.
There is plenty going on in the Red Imps Community Trust pod. As well as Trust representatives who are happy to chat about the role they play at the club, in addition to collectible programmes and memorabilia - with donations raising money for Lincoln City Foundation.
The latest edition of IMPress, is available to purchase from the Red Imps Community Trust pod in the Fan Village and sellers positioned inside the LNER Stadium’s footprint.
The supporter produced and funded publication is being produced by joint editors Phil Bradley and Mel Tointon. Costing £2 and published every month, the new publication promises match reviews, statistical information, matchday photos and interviews.
Doughnotts at the LNER Stadium!
You can grab your favourite handmade treats from Kiosk 1, located in the south-west corner under the GBM Lower.
Available flavours include fan favourites Red Velvet, Cookies and Dream, Homer, Scoff It, plus a special red and white shirt design doughnut to show your Imps pride!
Don’t miss out – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
- Homer (Ve) - Pink vanilla glaze and sprinkles
- Red Velvet (V) - Vanilla fudge, red velvet cake
- Scoff It (Ve) - Salted caramel frosting, Biscoff crumb, Biscoff spread drizzle, Biscoff biscuit
- Cookies & Dream (Ve) - Vanilla glaze, Oreo crumb, vanilla buttercream filling, Oreo cookie
- Lincoln City Shirt (Ve) - Red vanilla glaze, apple and raspberry jam, vanilla buttercream decoration
Family activities
Head to the Fan Village before the match where there are fun family-friendly activities. There will be games such as table tennis, air hockey, table football and FC26 in the Co-Op Community Hub behind the Stacey West Stand. There are free children's football sessions on the 3G pitch opposite the Greenlinc Renewables Stand - there is no need to book on, simply turn up from 12noon.
Head to our brand new TQ Services corner - located in between the GBM Stand and Stacey West Stand - for a range of family activities including Connect 4 and giant Jenga!
Free books for young fans this Saturday
Young football fans coming to Saturday's home game against Blackpool can receive free books as part of an initiative for World Book Day!
To mark World Book Day 2026, the Premier League will be giving away more than 120,000 free books to children across England and Wales, through its Premier League Primary Stars programme.
Young Imps and Blackpool supporters who head to Poacher's Den - our family area which is open to fans of both clubs from 12.30pm - will be entitled to a free book subject to availability.
Supporter liaison officers
Our SLO team will be around the stadium before and during the game, look out for them or our 'Here To Help' team - they will all be clearly identified. We have a matchday familiarisation opportunity for any supporters who are new to the stadium - this is free and there is no need to sign up, simply head to the ticket office for 1.15pm.
Tunnel area wristbands
Supporters wanting to access the tunnel area pre-match can collect wristbands from the club shop or Poacher's Den on a first come, first served basis.
Audio descriptive commentary
The Imps provide a free audio descriptive commentary service for fans with visual impairments. Headsets and receivers can be collected from the ticket office before the game (from the SLO point 12noon-2pm, then from the ticket office desks).
Fans are encouraged to bring their own headphones where possible to minimise the amount of equipment needed to be shared - the receivers have a standard aux output.
Anyone with questions about the service are asked to contact disability liaison officer Heidi Langham on dlo@theredimps.com.
Teamsheet
Official teamsheets are available from the Red Imps Community Trust pod in the Fan Village or from the Club Shop around 2.15pm. These cost 50p. Secure yours online HERE.
Fun Farm Imps Superdraw
Make sure you’re in the Fun Farm Imps Superdraw by securing your ticket for Saturday's game against Blackpool (3pm KO).
Get ahead of the game and ensure you’re in the draw for the match with the Seasiders for a price of just £1 per ticket. Click here to get yours now!
Win a unique part of Imps history with matchworn shirts from the player of the match available to be won for every league game at the LNER Stadium, alongside the chance to win a bumper cash prize - which regularly reaches over £1,000!
You can win every time with the Fun Farm Imps Superdraw! Fun Farm are giving you 20% off your next visit, simply scan the QR code on your Fun Farm Imps Superdraw ticket to claim this offer.
Car parking
Parking on the South Common car park has now sold out. There are plenty of options for parking in the city centre, click here for more information.
Tickets
We have limited availability in the home stands for Saturday's game - with only spaces in the Stacey West Stand and Northwick Stands left as of Friday afternoon. Get your ticket now for the best price by visiting eticketing.co.uk/imps.
Travelling supporters can collect pre-purchased tickets from the away ticket office window next to the club shop before the game.
#ImpsAsOne selfies
We've loved seeing the pictures of families enjoying matchdays at the LNER Stadium - why not share your images of the day with us on Twitter using the #ImpsAsOne hashtag. If you get a picture with Poacher don't forget to tag him on X at @Poacher_The_Imp!
Poacher's timetable
See the timings below for when your young City fan could meet Poacher the Imp on matchday!
Reporting form
We offer an anonymous online form for supporters to report any concerns around safety or inappropriate behaviour and chanting in or around the stadium. Use the QR code which is situated around the stadium or click here.
Stadium facilities
Our unisex accessible toilets can be found in each corner of the LNER Stadium, as well as each bar and hospitality suite. Supporters can find them on the stadium map and signposted with toilet icons in and around the LNER Stadium. These toilets also include baby changing facilities.
Bins and recycling
We would like to make supporters aware of new legislation which requires the football club to separate waste. In order to apply, clearly designated bins will be located throughout the stadium. Please help us keep the LNER Stadium clean and tidy by putting your rubbish in the correct bin.
Like every business throughout the country, the Imps are now required by law to comply with new waste regulations, failure to do so will result in the club receiving a fine. Thank you to all supporters in advance for their understanding and cooperation with this matter.
Have you spotted the Ellgia-branded bins around the stadium? Nothing you put in them will end up in landfill!
Love football, protect the game
Every fan should feel safe and enjoy an inclusive experience when they attend matches at the LNER Stadium and dangerous or anti-social behaviour have no place in our game.
City joined other EFL clubs in the Love Football, Protect the Game campaign to educate supporters on the impact of anti-social behaviour and pitch incursions which can result in banning orders for the individuals concerned and significant fines being imposed on the club by the football authorities.
Regulation changes and tough new measures have been introduced this season which will see people who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.
In addition to bans and criminal sanctions, a range of in-stadium, in-classroom and online resources will be rolled out under the ‘Love Football Protect the Game’ banner, to educate adults and children alike about the hurt tragedy chanting causes. Ground regulations have also been updated to incorporate references to tragedy chanting.
The game will also continue its efforts to combat dangerous, illegal and unwelcome behaviour off the pitch, be it in the stands or online. Last season a host of new measures were introduced by authorities which saw enhanced sanctions applied for people identified entering the pitch, using pyros, taking drugs to games, throwing objects or for discriminatory abuse.
