Take your matchday experience to the next level at our brand-new pre- and post-match hub next to the stadium, packed with atmosphere, entertainment, and fellow Bairns!
Launched in partnership with Paradise Bars, The Falkirk Fanzone will open at 4pm next week for our home game against Queens Park on the 22nd of July and has been scheduled to be open for the 26th of July vs Spartans and our League opener on the 3rd of August vs Dundee United. Ask any Bairn of a certain vintage about the ‘Budvar Tent’ at Brockville and they’ll share fond memories of how much it meant to supporters.
We’re looking to bring back the spirit of this in a new and modern way.
What can you expect?
With hundreds of Bairns gathering in one place, expect a family-friendly, party atmosphere to kick off your matchday early. We will have live music; a great selection of food and drinks, including from local businesses; varied entertainment; prizes and more!
The Fanzone will be a fully floored facility with container unit bars situated outside. Some elements of our final design will not be realised for the first couple of fixtures so please look forward to further improvements over the course of the season. The sides of the marquee will be added and removed depending on the weather, allowing for an indoor or outdoor-like experience.
The Fanzone is a high-profile addition to our matchday experience. Please help us set the standard by showing respect to staff, fellow fans, and the space itself, so we can get permission for this to become a permanent fixture.
This is a family-friendly environment and how we carry ourselves will help determine whether this grows into something even bigger.
We would like to thank our partners who have supported the project, Andrew, Trystan, Maisie and the team at Paradise Bars, Derek Wilson of Arkonix, Ian and Andy Arbuckle of Arbuckle Contractors, Bob Adam of Bob Adam Plumbing and Heating, Stephen Menmuir and Stevie Gordon of SDM Electrical, Niall Hassard of Hassard Licensing, Bartec Security, Shield MFG, and Field and Lawn. There has been a massive, concerted effort from everyone involved to get our Fanzone up and running, we couldn’t have done it without them.
How do I get my ticket?
Tickets can be purchased as an add-on via Total Tickets for £1. You must have a valid match or season ticket, and access is restricted to home fans only. Tickets are on sale for the Queen’s Park and Spartans game by selecting the fixture on Total Tickets, add your match ticket and then your Fanzone ticket will pop up as an add on, otherwise, navigate to the add-ons section for the fixture on total tickets to add your £1 ticket.
Fans with a Season Ticket / Match Ticket
Step 1: Visit our ticketing platform here.
Step 2: Log in to your Total Tickets account at the top right hand corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select the fixture you wish to purchase Falkirk Fanzone tickets for.
Step 4: Add your Fanzone ticket from the Ad-ons menu and check out.
All other fans
Step 1: Visit our ticketing platform here.
Step 2: Select the fixture you wish to purchase Falkirk Fanzone tickets for.
Step 3: Make sure to add your Fanzone ticket from the Ad-ons menu as well as your match ticket before check out. Opening times
For your £1 we aim to have six operating hours before and after the game, with opening and closing times subject to change during the season based on kick-off times.
Who are Paradise Bars?
We’ve partnered with the experienced Paradise Bars, who will operate the Fanzone. Their team – Andrew, Trystan, Maisie, and others – have run bars for events like the Royal Highland Show, Terminal V, Doof in the Park, The Reeling, and more across the UK and abroad. They also own hospitality venues in Edinburgh and have an outstanding reputation in the trade.
Maisie Walker, Events manager for Paradise Palms said on the partnership:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Falkirk Football Club to launch the new family Fanzone for the upcoming season. With the team moving up a league, there’s no better time to bring fans an exciting, elevated matchday experience.
We thrive on atmosphere at Paradise Bars and what better place to facilitate that than at The Bairns’ home ground as they celebrate their promotion. We’re proud to be part of the journey and can’t wait to raise a cold fresh pint with the fans all season”
Is this only for matchdays?
For now, yes. If this is successful, we hope to utilise this space for more than just match days and are working with Falkirk Council and others to make this happen – Watch this space!
Accessibility information
The Fanzone has been designed to be fully accessible and enjoyable for all supporters. It includes a wooden floor beneath the marquee area and a compacted whindust surface throughout the main space, including the entrance and exit routes, which are suitable for wheelchair users. Ramps are in place to access raised areas, and the site features accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, and inclusive, user-friendly furniture.
Family Friendly
The Fanzone has been designed as a welcoming space for supporters of all ages. We’ll have activities for children to enjoy before the match, helping families get into the spirit of the game together. From club mascot appearances and player meet-and-greets to games and giveaways, there’s something to keep even the youngest Bairns entertained.
Interested in partnering with us?
We have sponsorship opportunities available for our Fanzone, including a multitude of advertising spaces available in the area, headline sponsor, drinks partners, food partners, fan engagement, providing furnishings or dressing the site.
If you are a local food trader and would be interested in working with us, please reach out.
If you think you can help, please get in touch via commercial@falkirkfc.co.uk
What else do I need to know?
– Entrance and exit are from the Kevin McAllister Stand side of the stadium only.
– Kids are more than welcome and we will have baby changing facilities on site.
– We will serve a range of alcoholic and soft drinks.
– Food options available to suit all dietary requirements.
– You will require your original ticket to gain access to the event space.
– You will be required to scan your ticket back out to access after the match.
– The event space will close during the match with last orders being called one hour before kick-off.
– We will have an indoor and outdoor area, covered with a marquee.
-We will accept cash and card payments.
– You will be on CCTV, so bring your smile!
– We reserve the right to close the event space early if the attendance dips below a reasonable threshold.
– Bags and persons may be subject to search on entry
– Challenge 25 is in operation – please bring valid ID if purchasing alcohol
– This is a smoke-free space. Smoking and vaping are only permitted in designated areas.
– Antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in removal by stewards.
– This is an outdoor/covered space – please dress appropriately for weather conditions
