Matchday Guide | Dons v Newcastle Thunder

All you need to know before attending Sunday's game.

The Dons are back at the Eco-Power Stadium on Sunday (January 25) against Newcastle Thunder in the Betfred Challenge Cup

The game kicks-off at 3pm. If you haven't got your tickets yet, you can still purchase yours in time for the game.      

Ticket Prices     

Tickets are available for the game from the Club Doncaster Box Office by clicking here.      

All supporters will be based in the Signet East Stand.

A full list of admission prices can be found below (Gold allows entry into the Gold Members’ Lounge):    

Adult (Blue): £22 

Adult (Gold): £27 

14-17 year old (Blue): £5 

14-17 year old (Gold): £10 

13 and under (Blue): £5 

14-17 year old (Gold): £10 

Please note that 13 and under’s must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.

The Box Office will be open from 10am until kick-off (between 10am and 12 noon the Box Office will be based in the Club Shop), offering supporters the chance to purchase tickets for the game.      

Supporters are advised to avoid queues at the Eco-Power Stadium this season and get your e-tickets for matchdays.      

Anyone purchasing tickets online who selects the e-ticket delivery option will get their ticket in their e-mail inbox within a matter of minutes - right up until kick-off.     

That means there will be no need to queue at the Box Office on matchdays for purchases or collections, saving you valuable time.      

E-tickets can be purchased up until kick-off, making it the simplest way to gain entry to home matches this season.      

The e-ticket will be sent to the email address attached to your online ticket account - allowing you either to print at home or bring along your smartphone to have the QR code scanned.      

Please make sure you have your e-ticket downloaded to your files on your smartphone or screenshotted in case of any WiFi issues at the Stadium.

Pre-match and half-time entertainment

A mini rugby festival will take place on the pitch kicking off at 1.00pm

All turnstiles will open at 1.00pm and there will be a host of family entertainment available on the East Stand concourse and outside including:    

• Free face painting   
• Gaming Van
• Go-karts 
• The Lion’s Den where youngsters can play FC26 on the PlayStation consoles, air hockey, arcade basketball and table football.  
• Food and drink will be available from the concourse outlets. 

Dons 50/50 Draw     

The Dons will be running a 50/50 draw with tickets available for £1 from sellers inside the ground and near the turnstiles. The winner will win 50% of the proceeds with the remaining 50% being donated to the Dons CIC.     

Food and drink

Supporters can enjoy tasty treats such as the katsu chicken curry, the loaded burger, the loaded hotdog and the now famous chippy tea butty.     

Please note all food and beverage outlets are now cashless facilities and therefore please ensure you have your debit/credit card available on the day.    

Gold Members’ Lounge Access     

Only supporters who have purchased a gold match ticket for the game will be able to gain access to the Gold Members’ Lounge.

Our delicious street food menu will be available to pre-order and pre-pay on the day from our serving staff and will be delivered direct to your table, all at concourse prices.   

Car Parking     

We would advise hospitality guests to park in car park one, while all other supporters should park in car park two.    

Once parked up please make your way to the Box Office to pay for your ticket.  Please note that not paying for parking may result in a fine being issued through Your Parking Space.

All supporters who have purchased seasonal parking will be able to park for FREE.

Please note that there is no cash facility for car parking on the day.     

Teamsheets     

Teamsheets will be available from members of the club staff on the concourse and in the restaurant from approximately 2.15pm.    

Club Store     

The club store will be open from 10am until kick-off with the brand-new 2026 home shirts plus the training range available for supporters to purchase. Please note that the club store is a cashless facility.      

Stadium WiFi     

Supporters can connect to the stadium's wi-fi by joining the network named: 1 - Jibba Jabba Free Wi-Fi.     

Safeguarding     

Please note that all children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 and over.         

Quiet Room      

 The Dons Quiet Area will be open as usual during the match. Supporters who wish to utilise the room should contact the nearest steward who will take you to the room. Please note that children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult when visiting the room.