Wolves begin their 2026/27 Championship campaign on Friday evening as Cesar Peixoto's side invite Blackburn Rovers to Molineux.
For the thousands of supporters who will be attending the 8pm 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 (to supporters with a registered account prior to 21st July 2026) 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 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.
Wolves Fanzone at The Halls
Launching as part of the club’s landmark 150th anniversary season, Wolves Fanzone at The Halls is the new official pre-match venue will provide fans with a vibrant indoor venue to meet, socialise and build the atmosphere ahead of every home fixture throughout the 2026/27 campaign.
What you need to know:
- Open from three hours prior to kick-off, from 5pm on Friday
- Based at Wulfrun Hall, University of Wolverhampton at The Halls (WV1 1RD)
- Free entry to all home supporters
- Live music, DJ, former players (Ryan Bennett and Michael Kightly for this Friday), special guests, activities and offers, giveaways
- Range of soft and alcoholic drinks available, alongside a selection of pies
Weather forecast
A cloudy evening is forecast at Molineux on Friday, 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.
Blackburn will be wearing their white away shirt with the white shorts. The goalkeeper will be wearing the navy blue goalkeeper shirt and navy 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.
North Bank Bar
The North Bank Bar, next to Block ND of the Stan Cullis Stand, opens from 6pm on Friday evening for season ticket holders and members. It will then reopen for an hour after 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 2026/27 season.
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 6pm.
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 6pm) 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 matchday programme will be available for every home fixture throughout Wolves’ 150th anniversary season, beginning with the visit of Blackburn Rovers on Friday evening.
Among the range of content across the 84 pages is a large section dedicated to the club’s history, with club historian Pete Crump taking a deep dive into what makes Wolves such an important football club, as the Old Gold mark its milestone campaign.
There are also comments from Cesar Peixoto, Andre and Dan Bentley, features with Mateus Mane and Hugo Bueno, while Adam Armstrong provides the big interview inside as he discusses what lies ahead for Wolves this season as one of his former clubs heads to Molineux.
The programme also pays tribute to the legendary Phil Parkes, both inside and on a special cover, while there is also content on Friday evening’s visitors and across the rest of the club, including Wolves Women, the academy and the foundation.
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 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 Wolves Museum.
The 1877 Sports Bar package is available for all matchdays, but must be prebooked. 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 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 Stan Cullis Stand quadrant for this fixture.
Visiting supporters have the use of The Prince Albert bar in Wolverhampton city centre, which is around a five-minute walk from the train station and coach parking.
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.
