On Sunday 18 August, Brentford host Crystal Palace at Gtech Community Stadium in the opening game of the Premier League season.
Kick-off is at 2pm and the match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports.
Travel
Rail – Gunnersbury station will be open immediately after full-time
Gunnersbury station will be open post-match, with no delay after the full-time whistle.
No disruptions are expected on matchday.
A live music event is taking place at Gunnersbury Park on matchday. Large crowds are expected near the stadium, and at Kew Bridge and Gunnersbury stations.
Plan your journey to Gtech Community Stadium ahead of time to avoid delays.
Parking
We advise you to take public transport to the match where possible.
The live music event at Gunnersbury Park may impact traffic and available parking in the area surrounding the stadium on matchday.
If you are driving, pre-book parking through our website for secure parking on matchday.
No reserved parking is available to supporters unless a space has been pre-booked.
Every Seat Counts - New deadline to list your season ticket on the exchange
The deadline to list your season ticket on the exchange is Saturday 17 August, 2pm.
This season, we have moved the deadline to 2pm the day before each home game.
If you know you cannot make the game, list your ticket to avoid getting a yellow card.
Read more about Every Seat Counts here.
Visit the Gtech Community Garden
The Gtech Community Garden is a new space for Bees fans and the local community to enjoy when visiting the stadium.
Located on Lionel Road South, we’ve created the garden to cultivate nature in our community as part of the club’s ongoing sustainability efforts.
Visit the garden on any time on matchday. Find out more about the garden here.
Buy the 2024/25 away and third kits at the Bees Superstore and get a free item!
Our 2024/25 away and third kits are now on sale. Fans who purchase one of each shirt in any combination of sizes will receive a free limited edition reversible Brentford bucket hat or 50/50 scarf.
Head to the Bees Superstore on matchday between 11.30am and 6pm to redeem the offer, or claim the offer and see our full range online.
What’s new in matchday retail
Fans can purchase a subscription to receive all of our home matchday programmes for this season direct to your door. Buy a subscription on our online shop.
Programmes will also now be available at all food and beverage kiosks around the stadium, and at our new retail express unit by Kew Bridge station.
We have installed hearing loops on our accessible till at the Bees Superstore for our fans that are hearing impaired. Speak to our staff at the superstore for assistance.
Try Pilsner Urquell in the north stand
We’re introducing Pilsner Urquell to our matchday drinks menu. Find it in the north stand next to block 170.
Pilsner Urquell will be available in other parts of the stadium over the course of the season.
BeeOrder – skip the pre-match queues and enjoy our new 2024/25 season menu
We’ve upgraded our matchday menu across the stadium for the new season, with new items and offers exclusive to BeeOrder.
Use BeeOrder on the Brentford FC App to pre-order food and drink 72 hours before matchday.
Items ordered on BeeOrder can only be collected pre-match, but you can beat the queues with access to our dedicated BeeOrder collection points.
Our self-service screens remain available to fans pre-ordering food for collection at any time.
Download the Brentford FC app for iOS or Android here.
Fans can also pre-order a matchday programme for collection at the ground. The BeeOrder menu also has options for fans with dietary requirements.
Upgrades to accessible toilets
All accessible toilets at the Gtech are clearly signposted and are now fitted with RADAR locks to prevent misuse. Supervising stewards hold RADAR keys in case a supporter with an access requirement is not in possession of their own key. Supporters that require access to an accessible toilet and don’t have their own key can ask a steward to open the facilities for them.
Upgrading match tickets
Tickets may be checked at turnstiles to ensure you have the correct tariff. Please make sure you are carrying ID with you to verify your tariff.
Supporters wishing to change the tariff of a concession season ticket should do so by calling 0333 005 8521 by 5pm on Friday 16 August.
The box office will be open from 11.30am until half-time, and for 30 minutes after full-time.
If you need to visit the box office, please do so as early as possible to avoid long queues.
There may be an additional £5 charge if you are upgrading tickets at the box office on matchday.
Food and drink offers
Take advantage of our food and drink offers.
General admission early bird offers (available from 12.30-1pm)
£4 alcoholic drinks, including Carlsberg, Guinness, London Pride, cider, all spirit mixers and wines
£1.75 on soft drinks
£4 food items, including chicken goujons, burgers and hotdogs
Premium lounges and the Dugout early bird offers (available from 11.30am-12.30pm)
All draught beers £4
All soft drinks £1.75 (bottles are not included in the offers)
All sausage rolls and pies will be available for £4 in the Dugout
Food items will be discounted by £2 in premium lounges
The Dugout post-match offers (until 6.30pm)
£4 pints
Early bird offers on food and drink, while stocks last
£4 pints post-match at the Dugout Bar
After the match, the Dugout Bar in the south stand will be open to Bees fans to enjoy, with our early-bird prices on offer until closing time, including £4 pints and deals on food!
Entry is first come, first served. Last orders at 6.30pm before a 7pm close.
Countdown to kick-off - the timings you need to know
10am: Bees Superstore opens (closes at 6pm)
11.30am: Box office opens (closes at half-time, reopens for 30 minutes at full-time)
11.30am: Hospitality doors open
12.30pm: General admission doors open
2pm: Kick-off
7pm: The Dugout closes (bar closes at 6.30pm)