2026 Grand Final Spectator Guide

BRING ON THE GRAND FINAL

GET YOUR TICKETS!

The Betfred Super League Grand Final is almost upon us. To help you get ready to bring the noise for the biggest night of the year, check out all the vital information below before travelling to Old Trafford. 

STADIUM MAP 

STADIUM INFORMATION

CATERGORY SEATING 

Ticket+ | £100 | North Stand 

Cat 1 | £85 | North and South Stand 

Cat 2 | £65 | North and South Stand 

Cat 3 | £50 | North and South Stand 

Cat 4 | £40 | North, East and West Stand 

Cat 5 | £30 | North, East, South and Corners 

Cat 6 | £25 / £5 | Community Stand ONLY 

Under 2s tickets are free of charge, however, they still need a ticket which can be booked in by emailing ticketing@rlcommercial.co.uk.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CASHLESS STADIUM 

Old Trafford is a cash-free stadium. If you would like to purchase food and beverages while attending the event, please bring a debit or credit card. 

DISABLED TOILETS 

There are disabled toilets in all supporter areas of the stadium. Please contact your nearest steward for assistance. 

MATCHDAY SCREENING PROCEDURE

Every supporter attending at Old Trafford is subjected to a screening process prior to entering the stadium that includes a physical and/or visual search. In addition, there are restrictions on the size of bag that can be taken onto the stadium footprint.

Exceptions will only be made for bags containing essential medical provisions/equipment or baby changing items that require larger bags.

BAG POLICY 

If avoidable, do not bring bags larger than 14.8cm x 21cm with you to the match; this equates to a small handbag of an A5 size. 

If your bag exceeds the recommended size, you will need to leave it in the Bag Drop area. There is a £5 charge to leave an item at a ‘Bag Drop’, with all profits going to the Manchester United Foundation. 

There are 6 Bag Drop facilities at Old Trafford, located in E2 car park, Foundation car park, N2 Car Park and at the back of W2 car park. MUFC are advising supporters who wish to use Bag Drop to arrive 2 hours before kick-off to ensure that they do not miss the start of the game. 

Unfortunately pushchairs are prohibited inside the stadium, however these may also be checked in at the Bag Drop locations. 

For full details on baggage restrictions and prohibited items, please visit: https://www.manutd.com/prohibiteditems 

TICKETING & ENTRY INFORMATION

The Old Trafford Ticket Office will be open from 9am until 6:30pm on game day and is located in the North West Corner in W2 Car Park. Matchday sales are available from the Old Trafford Ticket Office in person only, while central sales will be available online until 9am on Saturday morning with print at home available till then. 

We advise any customers coming to the ticket office to arrive as early as possible to avoid possible queues close to kick off. 

DIGITAL TICKETS 

When using your mobile phone, you must turn your brightness up to 100% when scanning the QR code at the turnstiles. 

Each ticket has a unique barcode which cannot be duplicated. If more than one copy of the printed ticket is used on Match Day the access code will be denied and you will not be able to enter the stadium. 

Fans can also download the PDF of their ticket and print at home should they prefer. 

STADIUM ENTRY 

Please enter the stadium via the turnstile indicated on your ticket. Turnstiles will open two hours before kick-off (4pm). 

ACCESSIBILITY 

Lift access is available in all areas of the stadium, for both supporters sitting in accessible and general admission areas. 

If you are located in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and require lift access, we ask that you contact us on: accessibility@manutd.co.uk at least 24 hours ahead of kick-off, so we can issue you with a lift pass. 

Lift passes are only needed for seats situated in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, if your seats are not located in this area, you will not need a lift pass. 

You can speak to a steward who will be happy to show you to the lift, please note during busy periods other members of your party may be asked to use the stairs rather than accompany you in the lift. 

HOW TO GET THERE

For the smoothest possible journey, we recommend visiting: https://www.manutd.com/en/visit-old-trafford/getting-here 

You can get to Old Trafford by Train or the Metro Link Tram Service, please visit: Plan a journey | Bee Network | Powered by TfGM to plan your journey to the stadium. 

Road Closures 

On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, Talbot Road will be closed from Great Stone Road to White City. There will be no access to Talbot Road on both days. 

For more information around road closures, please visit the Manchester City Council website using the following link: Road closures | Road closures | Manchester City Council 

TRAINS 

Please be aware that train services in and around Manchester are expected to be very busy on game day. Always check before you travel and ensure plenty of time for your journey. 

Closest train stations include Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road, and Deansgate. 

BY METRO LINK TRAMS 

The closest Metro Link Tram stations to Old Trafford include Old Trafford station which is situated within a five-minute walk of the ground. This station is accessible for wheelchair users. 

The Trafford Park line is now open, with the new stops at the Imperial War Museum and Wharfside being just a short walk to the ground. 

BY CAR 

Parking is available on-site in the stadium car parks on a pre-pay basis only. Please note parking is limited, however there are number of public car parks in the local area. If you would like to purchase car parking for the event, visit: http://www.manutd.com/tickets. 

When parking at the stadium, please ensure that you follow the below instructions: 

• Follow the directions given by our stewards
• On car parks with marked bays, please park between the lines
• Do not park in any hatched or restricted area
• Adhere to our car park speed limit of 10 mph
• Allow yourself additional time for searches and ticket checks if you are parking on match day
• Please be patient and expect delays to your entry or exit at busy period
• Be aware of pedestrians and cyclists

BY TAXI

If you are travelling to Old Trafford by taxi you can use the postcode M16 0RA. If you are travelling from Manchester Airport, this will take approximately 20-30 minutes and the average cost is £40. If you are travelling from Piccadilly Station, this will take approximately 15 minutes and the average cost is £10. 

BY BIKE 

If you are travelling to Old Trafford by bicycle, there are free cycle racks located at the following car parks: 

- N2 (Sir Alex Ferguson Stand) - E2 (East Stand) - W2 (West Stand) 

Please note, you will need to use your own bike lock. 

WHEN YOU'RE THERE 

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT 

On top of 80 minutes of drama on the pitch, there’s a whole host of entertainment off it. Arrive to the Theatre of Dreams early to be part of the action: Player arrivals, live music, pyrotechnics, a spectacular light show and an emotional final chapter to Sir Kevin Sinfield’s 7 in 7 Challenge. 

To plan your big day out, check out the full itinerary here. 

Be a part of Rugby League's biggest night and book your tickets for the Betfred Super League Grand Final here!