Championship · West Bromwich

West Bromwich Albion

The Hawthorns · Birmingham Road · B71 4LF

About 26,850stadium capacity

Smethwick Endvisiting supporters

West Bromwich Albion travel guide

Getting there & parking

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

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Parking options

Compare official and private matchday parking

Official matchday parking

Club-operated car parks are controlled and should only be used with a valid booking or permit. Albion's current traffic plan closes Halfords Lane from 95 minutes before kick-off and can hold vehicles in club car parks from 10 minutes before full-time until pedestrians clear.

Do not plan around turn-up street parking. Confirm any official space with the club or hospitality provider and use the entrance stated on the permit before the road closures begin.

Official Hawthorns travel and parking information

Private matchday parking

JustPark lists reservable managed spaces and private driveways in West Bromwich. 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

The Hawthorns rail and Metro stop is beside the stadium. Mainline passengers can change at Birmingham Moor Street or walk from New Street to Snow Hill for local rail or tram services; allow extra time after the match when the platform is busy.

The Hawthorns station information

By bus or coach

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

Driving

The stadium is immediately off M5 Junction 1 on the A41. That apparent convenience creates heavy queues, while Halfords Lane and sections of Birmingham Road are closed before and after matches for pedestrian safety.

Use B71 4LF 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 The Hawthorns 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 27 September 2026.