Barnsley

Om Barnsley

Oakwell has been the home of Barnsley FC since 1888, making it one of the oldest grounds in English professional football. The name comes from a well and an oak tree that stood on the site when it was laid out. The club won the FA Cup in 1912 and spent one season in the Premier League in 1997/98. No club has played more seasons in the second tier of English football than Barnsley.

In the 2026/27 season Barnsley play in League One. The matches with the most at stake are the derby against Sheffield Wednesday and the clashes with other Yorkshire clubs, such as Huddersfield Town and Doncaster Rovers. Oakwell has an old-fashioned atmosphere, with a mix of old and new stands close to the pitch.

Barnsley lies between Sheffield and Leeds and is easy to reach by train. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford; Manchester Airport offers more flights. We can put together a tailor-made football trip with ticket, accommodation and transport. Tickets for ordinary league matches are often available; for the big matches it is different. We arrange official tickets and hospitality with a confirmed seat.

Hospitality hos Barnsley

At Barnsley, hospitality is based in the corporate areas of Oakwell. The difference with a regular ticket is the seat and the service: a good seat and food and drink in a lounge before and after the match. In a ground with as much character as Oakwell it is a pleasant way to experience the game, especially for a corporate guest or a group.

Praktiskt på matchdagen

Arrive well before kick-off and walk from the station through the centre to the ground. If you come by car, you can park at Queens Ground or at the Metrodome, but the roads are busy after the match. Trains to Sheffield and Leeds run several times an hour, so Barnsley is also easy to visit from either of those cities. If you are flying, Leeds Bradford and Manchester Airport are the obvious choices. We can arrange ticket, accommodation and transport together in a tailor-made football trip.