Station and Glebe Street
Start centrally, then use a checked shuttle, taxi or the 35-40 minute canal walk.
Championship · Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke City
bet365 Stadium · Stanley Matthews Way · ST4 4EG
30,089stadium capacity
South Stand south-east cornervisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Stoke City away day
Stoke is a stadium-focused away day with several unusually useful mixed-supporter clubs south of the city. The final two miles from the station and the official parking entrance are the decisions to make before travel.
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South-side clubs
Drive or taxi towards Hem Heath, Longton Rugby Club or Powerleague before the away-corner approach.
Booked parking
Follow the StairBox/DWK away signs or the exact instructions for a reserved private space.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:15 - arrive at Stoke station or the confirmed south-side parking area.
11:30-13:30 - use a mapped friendly venue or the station/Glebe Street area.
13:35 - begin the shuttle, canal walk or signed approach to the south-east corner.
14:10 - enter early and account for wind, searches and concourse queues.
17:00 - expect slow movement on Stanley Matthews Way and the A50 slip roads.
Food and pubs
Harvester Trentham Lakes, Hem Heath Cricket Club, Powerleague, Longton Rugby Club, Terrace Inn and The Glebe are mapped friendly. Stoke station/Glebe Street is the recommended area; Boothen Quarter is home-only.
Things to do
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery and the Spitfire Gallery suit a central arrival. Trentham Gardens is convenient for drivers from the south but needs its own travel time; the Gladstone Pottery Museum also requires a deliberate detour.
Hotels near the stadium
These options keep the final matchday journey relatively short. Compare event-night prices, parking and cancellation terms before booking.
Central hotels
A central base is usually better for the station, food and the evening after the match.
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 25 September 2026.