Rochdale AFC News

Over 300 entries were submitted for the Rochdale AFC 2016-17 Design the Kit competition

Next at Spotland: Rochdale v Swindon

Saturday 30 April, Spotland Stadium, 3pm Kick Off

Join us at Spotland on Saturday 30 April as Dale host Swindon Town in the final home game of the season.

Securing a play-off place is still mathematically possible with just two matches left to play, so raise the roof, cheer the players on to victory and celebrate another successful and memorable season.

You can buy tickets in advance via the club's online ticketing site - www.rafctickets.co.uk, or by calling 08448261907 (option 8). A £2 admin fee applies per transaction.

Fans can also pay on the day.

Grant Holt night - last remaining tickets available

Don't miss out on getting up, close and personal with Dale Legend Grant Holt for one night onlt.

The evening will be hosted by Dudley Doolittle and special guests will include Manager Keith Hill and Chairman Chris Dunphy.

Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and delve into the key moments of the life and career of Grant Holt.

Awards Evening - Saturday 30 April, 7.30pm, The Ratcliffe Suite

Tickets are on sale now for Dale's annual awards evening taking place on Saturday 30 April, following the final league home game of the 2015-16 campaign.

Join Team Rochdale and celebrate a ground breaking season.

Tickets, which cost £3, can be purchased from the RAFC ticket office and from the club shop. They are on sale now.

Doors open at 6.30pm, with the awards ceremony starting at 7.30pm.

2016-17 season replica kits on sale from Saturday 30 April

Dale’s 2016-17 season kits will be revealed on Saturday 30 April when Dale play Swindon Town in the last home game of the season.

Embraced by Team Rochdale, the 6-3-1 project received over 300 entries, with fans of all ages and from all over the world getting involved. The youngest entrant was aged just four years old, while the oldest entrant was aged 75.

A panel of judges from the club, including the directors, players, Errea and the Dale Supporters Trust met back in September to whittle the 300 designs down to shortlist of six home and six away kits. Supporters then had the opportunity to vote for three finalists from those six.

After the fans' vote in October, the finalists (three home and away kits) went back to the vote and were balloted by supporters in December. The winning designs have been kept under-wraps since then and will be revealed at 9am on 30 April. 

The new kits, supplied by Errea, will be available to purchase online at www.rafctickets.co.uk and in-store from the club shop.

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition and good luck to the six finalists!

Shirts are priced at £40 adult and £30 junior.

Supporters renewing season tickets can also save 10% on the cost of your 2016-17 replica shirt by redeeming the voucher in the back of the  season ticket book.

On the Road: Colchester United v Rochdale

Sunday 8 May, Weston Homes Community Stadium, 12.30pm Kick Off

Supporters making the trip for Dale’s final game of the 2015-16 campaign are advised to buy in advance. Prices rise by up to £8 on the day of the game.

Early-bird tickets are on sale now at the RAFC ticket office and will remain on sale until 4pm on Friday 6 May.

Dale fans have a choice of where they sit in the Jobserve East Stand, with E2 being slightly closer to the half-way line. Please note that there is a price difference, as detailed below.

Jobserve East Stand 1 (E1)
Advance Prices Match Day Prices
Adult £17 £25
Concession (Over 65 & 18-21) £12 £19
U18 £9 £14
U14 £3.50 £6
U11** Foc Foc
Additional U11 £1 £2
Carer FOC FOC

Jobserve East Stand 2 (E2)
Advance Prices Match Day Prices
Adult £19 £27
Concession (Over 65 & 18-21) £14 £21
U18 £9.50 £15
U14 £4.50 £7
U11** Foc Foc
Additional U11 £2 £3
Carer FOC FOC

*U11’s are free of charge on a one adult/senior to four basis. After this, the additional cost (as above) as applies.

Concessions are over 65s.

18-21 and the Armed Forces (ID is required).

How to Buy Tickets
You can buy in person at the RAFC ticket office, or over the phone by calling 08448261907 (option 8). Tickets ordered over the phone can be collected on the day of the game at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. A £2 admin fee per transaction applies on tickets sold over the phone.

Stadium car parking costs £6 and can be booked directly at www.colutickets.com subject to availability.

Disabled bays regularly sell out so supporters are advised to book as early as possible.

Coach bookings are available. The fare is £28 per seat. Departure details are as follows:

• Littleborough (at the Train Station, opposite the Co-operative) – 5.45am
• Rochdale (outside the Town Hall) – 6am
• Spotland – the coach will depart Spotland at 6.30am prompt 

You can book a seat at the RAFC club shop or by calling 08448261907 (option 3).