Stadium guide · Bradford, England
Valley Parade Tickets
Bradford City’s home since 1903, apart from May 1985 to December 1986, when it was being rebuilt after the fire. Since 2003 it has been owned by former chairman Gordon Gibb’s pension fund, and it has been called Mbanq Valley Parade for sponsorship since 2026–27. Peterborough United play here only as visitors.
Capacity
24,840
Opened
1886
Postcode
BD8 7DY
Stands
5
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Upcoming · 1 event
Upcoming events at Valley Parade
Stadium facts
Valley Parade key facts
- Capacity
- 24,840
- Opened
- 1886
- Owner
- The pension fund of Gordon Gibb, Bradford City’s former chairman (since 2003)
- Record attendance
- 39,146 — Bradford City 1–0 Burnley, FA Cup fourth round, 11 March 1911 (before the 1986 rebuild)
- Pitch size
- 103 × 64 m
- Postcode
- BD8 7DY
- The 1911 crowd of 39,146 against Burnley is the longest-standing attendance record at any English league ground.
- The largest crowd since the redevelopment is 24,343, for a pre-season friendly against Liverpool in 2019.
- The cost of improving the Midland Road side in 1969 forced Bradford City to sell the ground to Bradford Corporation for £35,000; the club bought it back for the same sum in 1979.
- Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Midland Road stand on 27 March 1997.
- England under-21s drew 1–1 with Italy here in March 2002 in front of 21,642.
History
About Valley Parade
Manningham Rugby Football Club opened Valley Parade on 27 September 1886, on a former quarry. When Manningham switched to association football in 1903 and became Bradford City, the ground became a football stadium, and Archibald Leitch redeveloped it in 1908 after City were promoted to the First Division. On 11 May 1985, 56 supporters died and at least 265 were injured when fire destroyed the main stand. The ground was rebuilt for £2.6 million and reopened in December 1986. The Midland Road stand, a rebuilt two-tier Kop, a corner stand and a second tier on the main stand followed between 1996 and 2001, taking capacity to about 25,000.
Seating layout
Valley Parade seating plan & capacity
The ground is all-seated, and every stand except the Midland Road Stand has two tiers. Because the ground sits on a hillside, the Midland Road Stand overhangs the road behind it.
Main Stand (JCT600 Stand)
The two-tier main stand, which covers only three-quarters of the pitch length and holds the 17 executive boxes and conference facilities.
The Kop
The two-tier stand at the north end, converted to seating in 1999 and the main home end.
Midland Road Stand (Bradford Lifts Stand)
A single-tier stand opposite the main stand that overhangs Midland Road; away fans are usually in blocks F and G.
North West Corner
A corner stand of about 2,300 seats joining the main stand and the Kop, opened in December 2000.
TL Dallas Stand
The double-decker Bradford End nearest the city centre, often closed and opened to away fans when demand is higher.
Getting there
How to get to Valley Parade
Valley Parade is at BD8 7DY, Bradford, England.
- Train
- Bradford Forster Square, served by trains from Leeds, Skipton and Ilkley, is about a 10-minute walk. Bradford Interchange is about 20 minutes on foot.
- Bus
- Buses 622, 623, 626 and 662 run from the bus station next to Bradford Interchange.
- Drive
- Leave the M62 at junction 26, take the M606 into Bradford, then the ring road and the A650 towards Keighley.
On match-day
Match-day at Valley Parade
Away fans walking from Forster Square should turn right at the main crossroads and then left onto Midland Road, which leads to the away turnstiles.
FAQ
Valley Parade ticket FAQs
How many events can I buy tickets for at Valley Parade?
1 upcoming event is listed at Valley Parade, each with live prices from verified sellers. They are all shown above, soonest first.
What is the next event at Valley Parade?
Peterborough United vs Bradford City on Tue, 27 Oct 2026.
Where do away fans sit at Valley Parade?
Usually blocks F and G of the Midland Road (Bradford Lifts) Stand, towards the TL Dallas End, with about 1,300 seats; away fans enter through turnstiles E7–E12. The TL Dallas Stand is added for larger followings, taking the allocation to about 1,840.
What is the capacity of Valley Parade?
Valley Parade has a capacity of 24,840. The ground opened in 1886.
Where is Valley Parade?
Valley Parade is in Bradford, England, postcode BD8 7DY. Bradford Forster Square, served by trains from Leeds, Skipton and Ilkley, is about a 10-minute walk.
What stands does Valley Parade have?
Valley Parade has 5 stands: Main Stand (JCT600 Stand), The Kop, Midland Road Stand (Bradford Lifts Stand), North West Corner, TL Dallas Stand.
What is the postcode for Valley Parade?
The postcode for Valley Parade is BD8 7DY, in Bradford, England.
Where can I park at Valley Parade?
Stadium-adjacent parking is limited. Public transport is recommended for matchday travel.
Are Valley Parade tickets on Anyseats authentic?
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When will my Valley Parade tickets arrive?
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