League One · Bradford

Bradford City

Mbanq Valley Parade · Valley Parade · BD8 7DY

24,840stadium capacity

Bradford Lifts Stand / TL Dallas Standvisiting supporters

Bradford City travel guide

Getting there & parking

Mbanq Valley Parade is an away-day destination where the final approach matters. Check the fixture information before travel because parking, segregation and coach arrangements can change.

BD8 7DYstadium postcodeBradford Forster Squarerail arrivalPlan aheadmatchday parking

Parking options

Compare official and private matchday parking

Official matchday parking

Bradford City does not advertise a dependable general supporter car park at the stadium. Use a legitimate city-centre or pre-booked space and complete the final 15-25 minutes on foot; the steep valley streets make the walk back slower than the map suggests.

Limited council Blue Badge bays are available first-come on Midland Road and Valley Parade under the club's current guidance. Arrange drop-off or tailored access with the disability team before the fixture.

Current Bradford visiting-supporter information

Private matchday parking

JustPark lists reservable managed spaces and private driveways in Bradford. Search around the stadium postcode, then check the real walking route, access window and cancellation terms before booking.

Private spaces are independent of the club; a very close driveway may still sit inside the post-match traffic queue.

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Availability, prices and access arrangements can change by fixture. Always check the booking details before travelling.

By train

Bradford Forster Square is the closest rail arrival, around 15-20 minutes on foot and uphill on the final approach. Bradford Interchange is farther away but useful for some routes and buses. Both normally involve a change at Leeds for longer-distance journeys, so check the last connection.

Bradford Forster Square station information

By bus or coach

Check the current local timetable for the final leg to Mbanq Valley Parade. Away coaches and minibuses should follow the instructions issued by the visiting club and must not assume a public parking bay.

Driving

Use the M62 Junction 26 and the A6177/Canal Road approaches, then follow signs for Manningham and the stadium. Midland Road closes between Holywell Ash Lane and Thorncliffe Road on every home matchday, so do not plan to drive through the closure.

Use BD8 7DY only for the general area, then follow matchday signs and the entrance named in your parking instructions. Allow extra time for residential roads and pedestrian traffic.

After the match

Expect the roads immediately around Mbanq Valley Parade to move slowly while pedestrians clear. Rail users should confirm the last practical connection; drivers may prefer to wait before joining the main route.

Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 24 September 2026.