Ahead of the visit of Harrogate on Tuesday evening, we are able to provide supporters with a guide to plan your visit to the LNER Stadium.
Entering the LNER Stadium
Home supporters with seats in the GBM Stand will enter the stadium via turnstiles 15-18 and 21-23 in the south-west corner of the stand. We've opened more turnstiles than we had available for the friendly against Arsenal U21 after reviewing the cause of queues to enter the ground for that fixture.
Around the ground
With infrastructure still being added as part of the new broadcasting arrangements, there is likely to be a delay on the match feeds in hospitality areas and the Centre Spot bar. If you do not want to miss any of the action we recommend returning to your seat promptly ahead of the second half kicking off.
City have taken catering in house for this season, and there are still a number of products to be added in future games. Products available on Tuesday will be similar to last season (Pukka, Mom's Hot Dogs and Coca-Cola brands) with new lines being introduced as the season progresses.
We have invested in new tills in catering and hospitality areas with integrated card machines which will speed up service - though please show patience with employees as they get used to the new system. The majority of points are card only - with a cash till in the south-west kiosk in the GBM Stand and in the Centre Spot Bar.
There are also more catering points serving the Greenlinc Renewables Stand, positioned at the north end of the stand.
University of Lincoln Fan Village
For those looking to relax and enjoy the matchday atmosphere, there is a wide range of food and drink options in the University of Lincoln Fan Village - with William Wood, Tipsy Imp, R&N Catering, Coddy’s and Industrial Street Food on site.
Tipsy Imp will provide a wide range of premium beers and ciders. A variety of soft drinks are also available across the Fan Village.
The Imps retail unit provides supporters the opportunity to kit themselves out with our home, away and third kit as well as a range of other exciting items.
The Red Imps Community Trust pod features a exhibition about Imps legend Keith Alexander. As well as Trust representatives who are happy to chat about the role they play at the club, teamsheets can be purchased from the pod as well as collectible programmes and memorabilia - with donations raising money for Lincoln City Foundation.
There will also be an inflatable football challenge in the Fan Village. Please note that Poacher's Den will not be in operation for this fixture.
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 6.15pm.
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 5-6.15pm 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
Teamsheets cost just 50p and are available in the ticket office and the Red Imps Community Trust stand in the University of Lincoln Fan Village. We expect these to be available from around 7pm.
Car parking
Take the pressure off matchday by booking your parking spot on the South Common now - click here to book.
There is discounted parking available when using the following City of Lincoln car parks, with 50% off on midweek Imps matchdays:
Chaplin Street (LN5 7RU): £2.25
Lucy Tower Street (LN1 1XL): £2.25
Tentercroft Street (LN2 1HL): £1.75
To take advantage of this offer simply pay via the PayByPhone app.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office before the match, but we strongly recommend purchasing online at eticketing.co.uk/imps.
Travelling supporters can purchase 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 Twitter at @Poacher_The_Imp!
Safe text number
We offer an anonymous safe text number for supporters to report any concerns around safety or inappropriate behaviour and chanting in or around the stadium. Text “IMPS” + your message to 66777all present.
Tipsy Imp will provide a wide range of premium beers and ciders. A variety of soft drinks are also available across the Fan Village.
The Imps retail unit provides supporters the opportunity to kit themselves out with our home, and away kit as well as a range of other exciting items.
The Red Imps Community Trust will have their stall including old programmes for sale.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office before the match, but we strongly recommend purchasing online at eticketing.co.uk/imps.
Travelling supporters can purchase 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 Twitter at @Poacher_The_Imp!
Safe text number
We offer an anonymous safe text number for supporters to report any concerns around safety or inappropriate behaviour and chanting in or around the stadium. Text “IMPS” + your message to 66777