Information about the family section at Fratton Park
Pompey have a designated Family Zone at Fratton Park, located in the Lower West Section of the South Stand.
This area of the ground is accessed via the main entrance at the bottom Frogmore Road and fans can enter through Turnstiles 35 and 36.
Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off and ‘Nelson’ – our family friendly mascot – will never be far away to meet and greet supporters.
Tickets
To sit in Nelson’s Family Zone, adults must be accompanied a junior (17 or under). Senior supporters (62+) are also welcome to sit in this area of the ground. Juniors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Tickets are priced £20 for adults, £15 for seniors and £5 for juniors who are accompanied by an adult or senior (Unaccompanied junior tickets are priced £10).
Seats in Nelson’s Family Zone can be bought by calling 0345 646 1898 or in person from the ticket office, which is located in Frogmore Road.
If you are not a season ticket holder, please make sure you bring some form of ID with you if you are attempting to buy junior/senior tickets in the Family Zone.
*Top tip – When buying your ticket, ask to see if there are any free towards the back of the stand. This should help to keep you dry on a wet day!
Parking
Parking is available in the official club car park behind the North Stand, which is accessible via Anson Road – entry is based on a first come, first served basis and costs just £5.
Alternatively, free street parking is available within a 10-15 minute walk of the ground, but please be aware of any matchday parking restrictions.
*Top tip – Get to the car park as early as possible as spaces are limited. It is also worth noting that for safety reasons, the car park gate may remain closed for up to 10 minutes after the final whistle.
Matchday Entertainment
Every matchday sees a range of activities for our younger fans to participate in – generally overseen by Nelson, our Family Zone mascot, and members of our Community team.
These can include face painting, magic shows, on-pitch penalty shoot-outs and matchday giveaways.
TVs showing matchday information are also available in the concourse areas within the Family Zone.
We also encourage players to interact with fans where possible – so bring your autograph book!
Toilet Facilities
Clean, modern toilets (including baby change facilities) are available within the Family Zone.
*Top tip – the toilets can get busy at half-time, so if you need to go, it might be advisable to do so just before the referee blows his whistle.
Refreshments
Our Family Zone has a designated refreshments kiosk, which is situated at the back of the stand. This sells a range of hot and cold food, snacks, sweets and drinks – including healthy options.
There are fast food restaurants close to the ground, but we would encourage fans to support the club by purchasing their refreshments inside the stadium.
You are, of course, welcome to bring your own food and drinks if you wish, but please remember that cans and glass bottles are not permitted in the stadium.
*Top tip – ‘Meal deals’ for kids are available for £5 (sandwich, drink, fruit, crisps and yoghurt included). It might be worth buying one of these before the game to eat at half-time as long queues can form at the kiosk.
Pompey Store
Want a Pompey scarf or a souvenir of your visit to Fratton Park?
If so, the Pompey Store on the corner of Goldsmith Avenue and Fratton Way is a must-visit.
Filled with Pompey gifts and merchandise – including plenty at pocket money prices – it is just two-minute walk from the stadium.
We would like to remind all supporters that football is an emotive game and, as a result, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to offensive language or chanting from time to time.
We expect all supporters using Nelson’s Family Zone to respect follow supporters and help us ensure that this area of the ground is as welcoming and friendly as possible for all supporters.
The safety of all supporters is of paramount importance to us and safety stewards are present at every match.
*Top tip – Please familiarise yourself with Fratton Park’s ground regulations before visiting us.
Contact
If you have any questions or feedback about Nelson’s Family Zone at Fratton Park, you can call us on 02392 731204 or email familyzone@pompeyfc.co.uk
*Top tip – Why not find out more about what Nelson is up to by following him on Twitter @PompeyNelson