With pre-season complete, Wolves' 2026/27 season kicks off with a Carabao Cup first round tie against Port Vale at Molineux on Friday evening.
For the thousands of supporters who will be attending the 7.45pm kick-off, here is everything you need to know ahead of travelling to Molineux…
Matchday schedule
Tickets
Remaining tickets for this fixture are available on general sale and can be purchased through the ticketing website or by calling the ticket office on 0371 222 1877.
Season Ticket holders who have purchased in their regular seat, will have had their ticket uploaded to their smart card.
All other tickets for this fixture have been sent as Print at Home tickets to a linked email address. If these have not been received, contact Fan Services at 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.
A reminder that the Automatic Cup Tie Scheme is not in operation this season. All tickets for Friday evening's Carabao Cup fixture against Port Vale will need to be purchased manually through the ticketing website or by calling the ticket office on 0371 222 1877. If you’re not sure whether you have purchased or not, please contact fanservices@wolves.co.uk ahead of the game.
Weather forecast
A clear evening is forecast at Molineux on Friday evening, with temperatures expected to be around 21 degrees Celsius at the time of kick-off.
An up-to-date weather forecast can be found here.
Kit information
Wolves will be wearing our 2026/27 old gold and black home shirt with the black shorts. The goalkeeper will be wearing the green goalkeeper shirt and green shorts.
Port Vale will be wearing their blue and purple away shirt with the purple shorts. The goalkeeper will be wearing the pink goalkeeper shirt and pink shorts.
Matchday WhatsApp channel
We now use 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.
Travel advice and reported disruption
There’s been no reported expected travel disruption affecting Molineux or the surrounding areas on Friday.
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
The Molineux Fan Zone will not be open for this fixture.
North Bank Bar
The North Bank Bar, next to Block ND of the Stan Cullis Stand, opens from 5.45pm on Friday evening for season ticket holders and members.
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.
Ticket office
The ticket office is located between the Stan Cullis and Billy Wright Stands and will be open for in-person visits from 3pm until just after kick-off.
Their phone lines (0371 222 1877) will be open from 10am and will close at 5.45pm.
Molineux Megastore
Molineux Megastore is located in the Stan Cullis Stand and will be open from 10am up until kick-off.
Fan Services
Fan Services will be available from 10am on matchday by phone (01902 810 485, until 5.45pm) 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
A special edition double programme will be available for Friday, which covers the Carabao Cup clash with Port Vale on Friday evening as well as last weekend's final pre-season win over Racing Santander.
A look into how pre-season has fared so far for Cesar Peixoto, a welcome to new additions Kieran Trippier, Raul Jimenez and Rafiki Said, in depth features on the two visitors to Molineux - Vale and Santander - as well as a big season preview as the Old Gold prepare for the EFL Championship for the first time in nine years, plus much more, is included in the programme.
The special edition programme, priced at £5, will be 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.
Travelling to Molineux
A range of transport options can be found in the Home Matchday Guide for the 2026/27 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 Steve Bull Stand Lower for this fixture.
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.
