Barnsley FC Ground & Tickets
Ground: Oakwell Stadium
Capacity: 23,287
Location: Grove Street, Barnsley
Country: United Kingdom
The Ground
Oakwell, located just east of Barnsley town centre, has been the proud home of Barnsley Football Club since 1888. Steeped in over a century of history, it is one of the traditional football grounds of South Yorkshire, a place where generations of Reds supporters have gathered to watch their team through highs, lows, and unforgettable moments — including the club’s one season in the Premier League in 1997–98 and their famous FA Cup triumph of 1912.
With a current capacity of around 23,000, Oakwell combines the feel of a classic English football ground with the intimacy that ensures fans are close to the action. The stadium is made up of four distinct stands: the West Stand, the oldest part of the ground and a link to Oakwell’s deep history; the East Stand, the largest and most modern, offering an impressive view across the pitch; the Ponty End (CK Beckett Stand), home to Barnsley’s most passionate and vocal supporters; and the North Stand, which typically accommodates away fans and helps generate a lively matchday edge.
Oakwell’s story is one of tradition meeting gradual modernisation. While sections of the ground, such as the West Stand, retain a classic old-school character, improvements over the years have introduced all-seater stands, upgraded facilities, and hospitality areas. These changes ensure Oakwell remains fit for modern football while keeping its authentic, working-class football identity intact.
Official Tickets
Visit the Barnsley FC Online Ticket Office via their link hosted on eticketing.co.uk — this is the quickest and most convenient way to buy tickets.
You can also purchase tickets in person or by phone at the Reds Superstore (Box Office).
Fanshop
Reds Superstore
Oakwell Stadium, Grove Street, Barnsley,S71 1ET, Located within the South Stand
How to get to the Stadium
Via Train
Barnsley Railway Station. Distance: 0.7 miles (10–15 minutes’ walk) from Oakwell. Direct services run from Leeds, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Nottingham, and Manchester.
By Car
Via the M1. Official Car Parks: There is Limited parking at Oakwell itself (mainly for permit holders). Matchday parking available in nearby pay-and-display car parks in the town centre (10–15 minutes’ walk)
Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Distance: 30 miles (48 km) north of Barnsley. Travel time: 1 hr by car. By train: Shuttle bus to Leeds Station → train to Barnsley (1 hr 30 total).
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Distance: 45 miles (72 km) west.Travel time: 1 hr 15 by car. By train: Direct services to Manchester Piccadilly → change for Barnsley (1 hr 40 total).
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Distance: 55 miles (88 km) south. Travel time: 1 hr 15 by car. By train: Bus to East Midlands Parkway → train via Sheffield to Barnsley (2 hrs)
Around the Stadium
Before and After the Match
The Garrison (Pontefract Road). The unofficial Barnsley supporters’ bar, just a short walk from Oakwell. Decorated in club colours, it’s always busy on matchdays with Reds fans singing, chatting, and enjoying pre-match drinks. The atmosphere is buzzing and one of the closest you’ll get to a fanzone vibe.
The East Dene Working Men’s Club (Doncaster Road). A stone’s throw from the stadium, this traditional working men’s club is hugely popular with locals. Known for its cheap drinks and football-first atmosphere, it fills up quickly with Barnsley fans before kick-off.
The Dove Inn (Doncaster Road). Another Oakwell favourite, just minutes from the stadium. Packed with Reds supporters on matchdays, it’s a proper old-school football pub with affordable pints and plenty of noise.
The Mount (Racecommon Road). A little further out (10–15 minutes’ walk), this spacious pub is a good option for groups. With multiple screens showing football and reasonably priced beer, it’s a handy pre-match stop before heading to Oakwell.
Joseph Bramah (Market Hill, Town Centre). Barnsley’s main Wetherspoons, located in the town centre about 15 minutes from the ground. Always busy on matchdays with home and away supporters, it’s spacious, affordable, and a reliable meeting point for big groups.
The Gatehouse (Doncaster Road). Right by the East Stand, this lively pub is another traditional Reds haunt. Expect wall-to-wall Barnsley shirts, lots of chanting, and the type of atmosphere that makes it one of the most popular stops near Oakwell.
White Bear (Church Street, Town Centre). A well-known Barnsley town pub, around 15 minutes from the ground. Loud, packed, and full of football fans on matchdays, it’s a good choice if you’re heading in from the town centre before the short walk to the stadium.
The Old No 7 (Market Hill, Town Centre). A CAMRA award-winning alehouse, famous for its rotating range of beers. About a 15-minute walk to Oakwell, it’s perfect for fans who prefer quality pints and a slightly more laid-back vibe before the intensity of matchday.
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