Matchday Guide | Wolves vs Bournemouth

Wolves return to Molineux on Saturday afternoon for a home Premier League clash against AFC Bournemouth.

For the thousands of supporters who will be attending the 3pm kick-off, here is everything you need to know ahead of travelling to Molineux…

Key matchday information

This Saturday’s Premier League fixture between Wolves and Bournemouth will see the club promoting its ongoing sustainability efforts and the One Pack, One Planet campaign.

One Pack, One Planet messaging will feature around Molineux on the big screen and LED perimeter boards, the matchday programmes will highlight the club's environmental achievements over the past year and first-team staff will wear campaign pin-badges. There will also be discount offers on plant-based food options in the concourses and special sustainability activities will be held in the Fan Zone.

More information about the One Pack, One Planet fixture this weekend is available here.

Matchday schedule

Tickets

Remaining tickets for this fixture are available on general sale to all supporters and can be purchased through the ticketing website or by calling the ticket office on 0371 222 1877.

Season ticket holders must use their smartcard at the turnstiles.

All other tickets for this fixture have been sent as Print at Home tickets to supporter’s linked email address. If these have not been received, contact Fan Services on fanservices@wolves.co.uk.

Print at home tickets can also be displayed on a mobile device by scanning the QR code at the turnstiles.

For any ticket issues on the day, visit the ticket office before kick-off.

Matchday WhatsApp channel

The club has recently launched the Wolves Matchday WhatsApp Channel for important matchday updates, which can be found by clicking here.

Supporters are recommended to follow this channel for key matchday updates and turning on notifications to receive timely alerts.

Kits

Wolves will be wearing our 2025/26 old gold and black home shirt, with the black shorts. The goalkeeper will be wearing the green goalkeeper shirt, and green shorts.

Bournemouth will be wearing their red and black striped home shirt, with the black shorts. The goalkeeper will be wearing the purple goalkeeper shirt, and purple shorts.

Weather forecast

Cloudy weather is forecast at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, with temperatures expected to be around seven degrees Celsius at the time of kick-off.

An up-to-date weather forecast can be found here.

Travel advice and reported disruption

There have been reports from National Highways that the M6 Southbound is closed overnight from Junction 10 to 9 on Monday 26th January to Friday 30th February from 9pm till 6pm. A local signed diversion around Walsall will be in place during these times.

Bag policy

Due to a rise in related issues, supporters are reminded that any bag larger than A4 size will not be permitted at Molineux on matchdays.

For the avoidance of doubt, we strongly recommend not bringing a bag unless absolutely necessary. There are also no storage facilities available for bags at Molineux.

Should you have a medical condition that requires you to bring items in a bag that is above the standard A4 size, we kindly request you to make a formal application for a medical exemption certificate via the Fan Services team at fanservices@wolves.co.uk.

Entering the stadium

Supporters must enter via the turnstile block shown on their ticket or smartcard.

Security checks, including bag searches, will take place at the turnstiles. Bags larger than A4 are not permitted, and fans may be asked to open their own bags. All supporters aged 14 and over will be searched by a steward.

See our ground regulations for more details.

Molineux Fan Zone

Kick off your matchday in the Molineux Fan Zone - located next to Block 5 of the Sir Jack Hayward Stand, from 12pm on Saturday, with live music, delicious food and drink.

In the Fan Zone, supporters will have the opportunity hear about the club’s One Pack, One Planet programme, with sustainability-themed activity packs available to download for younger fans. 

North Bank Bar

The North Bank Bar, next to Block ND of the Stan Cullis Stand, opens from 1pm on Saturday afternoon for season ticket holders and members, and again for an hour following the final whistle.

Entry is subject to capacity, and junior supporters are welcome.

Food and drink

Concourse catering kiosks will be open inside the stadium for this fixture serving food hot and cold drinks and alcoholic drinks.

A full list of the matchday catering options can be found in the Home Matchday Guide for the 2025/26 season.

On Saturday, supporters will be offered a 25% discount on some of the many plant-based food options in the concourses, including the vegan chicken and mushroom pie, vegan dog and nachos, as part of the club's One Pack, One Planet initiative.

For guests in matchday hospitality, where menus include carbon footprint indicators for all food options, low-carbon menus have been specifically designed. 

Ticket office

The ticket office is located between the Stan Cullis and Billy Wright Stands and will be open for in-person visits from 9am until just after kick-off.

Their phone lines (0371 222 1877) will be open from 9am and will close at 1pm.

Molineux Megastore

Molineux Megastore is located in the Stan Cullis Stand and will be open from 9am up until kick-off.

The Megastore will reopen after the final whistle till 6pm.

Fan Services

Fan Services will be available from 10am on matchday by phone (01902 810 485, until 1pm) and email (fanservices@wolves.co.uk, until kick-off).

For updates and support, visit x.com/wolveshelp, where DMs will also be monitored up until kick-off.

Matchday programme

The official Wolves matchday programme for 2025/26 will be available to purchase outside Molineux before every match this season, with an 84-page edition focusing on the latest Premier League clash and packed full of exclusive and bespoke content and features.

As Wolves welcome Bournemouth to Molineux, the programme features an exclusive and extended interview with Mateus Mane as he reflects on his Wolves journey, which has seen him catapulted from a promising academy youngster to the Old Gold's biggest threat in the top flight.

Elsewhere in the programme, there are comments from Rob Edwards, Ladislav Krejci and Hugo Bueno, and focus on the other areas of the club, as women's first-team forward Racheal Quigley shares her Matchday Diary, there's the latest from Wolves Academy, the Foundation and we take a step back in history with Wolves Museum.

All this and much more, including a look at the best Wolves/Bournemouth moments from history and a preview of what the visitors are expected to bring to Molineux, is all available in the official matchday programme.

Programmes, priced at £4, are available to buy by from the Molineux Megastore, from the various programme sellers around the stadium and from the catering kiosks. Supporters not attending the fixture can purchase online through programme retailers Curtis Sports.

Wolves matchday programmes are also provided and brought to you in audio format. Supporters can find the latest edition by following this link.

Wolves Museum & 1877 Sports Bar

Wolves Museum is not open for general admission on match days, due to the exclusive 1877 Sports Bar package running pre and post-match within the museum.

The 1877 Sports Bar package is available for all matchdays, but must be pre-booked. Walk in entry is not available for the 1877 Sports Bar.

Travelling to Molineux

A range of transport options can be found in the Home Matchday Guide for the 2025/26 season.

With high matchday traffic, we ask supporters to consider eco-friendly travel options such as public transport to help reduce congestion and parking issues around Molineux.

Parking

Supporters can check availability for official matchday parking and book spaces here. Details of further council owned car parks in the city can be found here.

Road closures

Matchday road closures will be in place for supporter safety. These are as follows:

  • Waterloo Road | closed 90 mins before kick-off until 15-30 mins after full-time
  • Molineux Street & Sir Jack Hayward Way | closed one hour before kick-off
  • Whitmore Hill | closed 30 mins before kick-off

Car parks will remain closed until cleared under the discretion of the matchday safety officer.

See the road closure map for full details.

Reporting incidents

At Wolves, we are One Pack. We are committed to a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for all. Discrimination, abuse or anti-social behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.

If you witness or experience offensive behaviour, report it to a steward or text WOLVES to 07723 479887 with your location, a description of the person and incident details. Reports are handled discreetly.

Wolves actively work to eliminate hate and abuse both in the stadium and online. ‘Not in our Pack’ means racism, homophobia, sexism, and discrimination have no place here. Offenders risk lifetime bans.

Please respect fellow fans, players, staff and guests so everyone can enjoy their matchday at Molineux.

Disabled supporters

The Century Lounge will be open for this fixture, offering an accessible space with seating and toilets for disabled supporters. Located in the lower Stan Cullis Stand opposite NL1, but wheelchairs cannot be stored there during the match. For information, email fanservices@wolves.co.uk.

Audio Description Commentary is available for fans who need live, detailed game updates. Pre-book by emailing Fan Services and headsets will be delivered to your seat. Available to both home and away supporters.

Disabled liaison stewards, in dark blue jackets, are on hand to help, with trained staff at wheelchair areas in all stands.

For full accessibility info, see the Molineux access guide.

Away Supporters

Away supporters are located in the Stan Cullis Stand quadrant for this fixture, and can enter the ground via turnstile NF.

Visiting supporters are also reminded that the Prince Albert is no longer the dedicated away pub in the city centre. They will instead now be allowed entry to Twelve which is located on Broad Street. Further information relating to the venue can be found here.

Accessible parking for away fans at Molineux (Stan Cullis Stand) is now sold out.

Leaving Molineux

After the final whistle, roads around Molineux become heavily congested. Walking routes to the city centre are available.

Official car parks reopen 10-20 minutes after the game, subject to the Matchday Safety Officer’s discretion.

Friendly stewards will be present to assist supporters as they leave.

Matchday FAQs

Supporters can view a series of FAQs relating to matchdays at Molineux by clicking here.

The Molineux match day guide for home supporters can be downloaded here.

Questions and feedback

For matchday questions or assistance, email fanservices@wolves.co.uk.

Feedback on your matchday experience is also welcome at the same address.

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