Bloomfield Road Stadium
Football stadium in Blackpool, home of Blackpool FC
Blackpool's Bloomfield Road hosts the town's home football matches; supporters attend English Football League fixtures and local cup games here.
Bloomfield Road at a Glance#
Address: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JJ, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk
About Bloomfield Road#
Bloomfield Road is the principal football ground in Blackpool, England and the home stadium of Blackpool Football Club. The ground has been the club’s main venue for the majority of its history and is located close to the town centre and seafront.
The stadium comprises multiple spectator stands, club facilities and a club shop, and is used primarily for league and cup matches. The venue has been redeveloped and refurbished at various stages to modernise stands and spectator amenities.
Bloomfield Road sits in the seaside town of Blackpool on England’s Fylde coast in Lancashire, within easy reach of the town centre and transport links.
- Matchday visits: Matchdays during the English Football League season are the main opportunity for visitors to experience the stadium’s atmosphere; advance tickets are recommended.
How to Get to Bloomfield Road#
Bloomfield Road stadium is in Blackpool town (on Bloomfield Road, off the town centre). From Blackpool North or Blackpool South railway stations a short taxi or local bus will take you to the stadium area; several local bus routes serve the town centre and run along Talbot Road with onward connections to Bloomfield Road.
Tips for Visiting Bloomfield Road#
- Buy match tickets in advance from Blackpool FC's official channels-on popular fixtures ticket outlets and turnstiles get busy fast.
- Use Blackpool's public transport (trams/buses) or arrive well before kick-off; the town centre becomes congested on match days and parking close to the ground fills quickly.
Best Time to Visit Bloomfield Road#
Visit during late spring through early autumn for milder weather and the most active matchday atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Bloomfield Road#
Bloomfield Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (959 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 93 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 62 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 74 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 5° | 56 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 53 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 63 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 64 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 81 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 90 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 111 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 109 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 103 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |