Gameday Guide: Leeds Rhinos - 24th August

Please find below Fan Information for Leeds Rhinos v Huddersfield Giants. Also included in your match ticket is an armed forces fixture, Leeds Rhinos U18s v Warrington Wolves U18s taking place before this game.

Important Information:

Accessing the stadium - Please be aware that tickets purchased directly from Warrington Wolves will only be able to access the stadium through the Kirkstall Lane Turnstiles (Gate G) which is stated on your match tickets.

Matchday Searching – On entry to Headingley Stadium you will be searched so please allow plenty of time arriving at the stadium. Further details including prohibited items and bag policy can be found below. All persons entering Headingley Stadium are subject to the Headingley Stadium Ground Regulations, must adhere to the match day search policy and understand the prohibited items policy.

Purchasing Ticket on Matchday - We always advise purchasing tickets in advance as all ticket prices increase by £3 and all promotions (such as Junior Season Members £5 tickets) finish at midnight the day before a match day. However, we do have the following matchday options too!

- Online - Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk up until kick off and tickets will be sent to your email address so you can use them on your smartphone at the turnstiles.

- On the turnstiles - Fans can purchase tickets which covers entry for the Global East Stand Terrace and Western Terrace via the Kirkstall Lane and St Michaels Lane turnstiles on match day using contactless payment with either a credit or debit card or payment using a smartphone. Cash is no longer accepted as payment on the turnstiles. Turnstiles for this match day open 3 hours before kick off.

- From the Ticket Office - Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office on St Michaels Lane is open from 4 hours before kick off (subject to change) and fans can purchase tickets for Global East Stand Seating, North Stand and South Stand seating and standing in the South Stand Terrace. Card payments are preferred.

Fans are reminded that anti-social behaviour and inappropriate chanting is not welcome at Headingley Stadium. Our Fans Phone is in operation to help report any issues anonymously – please do not hesitate to text us on 07500 312 832 during match day with as much detail as possible about the issue and your location to help us to monitor the situation and act where necessary.

MORE MATCHDAY INFORMATION

HOW TO GET TO HEADINGLEY STADIUM

Please ensure however you choose to travel to the stadium you do it safely and where possible sustainably. Turnstiles will open at 3 hours before kick off of the second game so please allow extra time to arrive early at the stadium and help with the safe entry for all spectators into the ground. https://www.therhinos.co.uk/he...

CAR PARKING

There is no parking for cars at the stadium or in the surrounding residential areas. Please ensure you do not park on coned roads, residential parking zones or on double yellow lines. Parking wardens patrol the stadium on match night.

COACH PARKING

All coach parking is available on St Michaels Lane (near the allotments - there is no access via the railway bridge on St. Michaels Lane for coaches). A map showing the best route to the coach parking area can be obtained by contacting the Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315 or alternatively following this link. https://www.therhinos.co.uk/wp...

TICKET INFORMATION

LEEDS RHINOS TICKET OFFICE

Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office will open approximately 1 hour before turnstile opening for ticket sales and collections.

The phone lines (0371 423 1315) will also be open from 1 hour before turnstile opening. (For up to date opening hours please click here https://www.therhinos.co.uk/headingley-stadium/opening-hours/).

Don’t forget we are open during the game too if you need any assistance and will close 20 minutes after the final whistle.

CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR THE FIRST GAME OF A DOUBLE HEADER ONLY?

You can't purchase tickets to just one of the games during the match day, however both games are included in your ticket at no extra cost!

CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS ON MATCHDAY?

We always advise purchasing tickets in advance as all ticket prices increase by £3 and all promotions (such as Junior Season Members £5 tickets) finish at midnight the day before a match day. However, we do have the following matchday options too!

- Online - Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk up until kick off and tickets will be sent to your email address so you can use them on your smartphone at the turnstiles.

- On the turnstiles – Away fans can purchase tickets which covers entry for the Western Terrace via the Kirkstall Lane turnstiles (Gate G) on match day using contactless payment with either a credit or debit card or payment using a smartphone. Cash is no longer accepted as payment on the turnstiles. Turnstiles for this match day open 3 hours before kick off.

- From the Ticket Office - Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office on St Michaels Lane is open from 4 hours before kick off (subject to change) and fans can purchase tickets for a seating position from here. Card payments are preferred.

WHICH STAND SHALL I GO IN?

For away fans we suggest the following areas:

North Stand Seats - reserved seating along the side of the pitch mostly undercover (front 7 rows subject to inclement weather). Section A is the first section of this stand which is located adjacent to the Western Terrace where the majority of away fans choose.

Western Terrace - standing behind the rugby posts, not undercover. Wheelchair accessible spaces not available in this stand.

Wheelchair Areas – if you require a wheelchair area please ensure you contact Leeds Rhinos prior to travelling to Headingley as the away club are not issued wheelchair areas and there are none available in the Western Terrace.

CAN I MOVE AROUND THE STADIUM?

Away fans who have purchased tickets directly from the away club can only access the stadium via Kirkstall Lane (Gate G) turnstiles only.

Fans cannot transfer in either direction across the Southwest corner (between West Terrace and Tetley's South Stand).

Please ensure you give yourselves plenty of time on match day to get to your position.

STADIUM INFORMATION

WHAT TIME DO TURNSTILES OPEN?

Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick off of the second game.

Away fans who have purchased tickets directly from the away club can only access the stadium via Kirkstall Lane (Gate G) turnstiles only.

Please ensure you give yourselves plenty of time on match day to enter the stadium and get to your position.

AWAY FANS ENTRY POINT

Please note all away fans must enter the stadium through the Kirkstall Lane (Gate G) Turnstiles, the tickets will not work through any other turnstile.

DISABLED VISITORS GUIDE

Further information for our disabled visitors can be found here https://www.therhinos.co.uk/he...

CAN I BRING A BAG?

Small bags (no larger than an A4 piece of paper) will be allowed on match day. These will be subject to searches at the turnstiles. Please do not bring anything larger than this as you will not be allowed to bring it in. If you require a larger bag for medication purposes, please contact tickets@therhinos.co.uk in advance of match day https://tickets.therhinos.co.u...

MATCHDAY SEARCHES AND BAG POLICY

Leeds Rhinos take the safety of our supporters very seriously. Under a recommendation from a security aspect, we have made important changes to help ensure the safety of all supporters, visitors and staff at Headingley Stadium. These include enhancing the searching of supporters at the turnstiles on a matchday. This means that entry to the stadium may take longer and as a result it is likely that queues may occur, however we will do all we can to keep things moving. We are requesting that supporters do not bring bags to the stadium to avoid these search processes.

This policy addresses issues such as the importation of alcohol into the stadium, the delivery of potential weapons or pyrotechnics and includes measures to adhere to our prevent terrorism incidents.

SIZE OF BAGS

• It has been recommended to supporters to bring nothing larger than an A4 piece of paper.

• If supporters bring rucksacks or backpacks which are bigger than the recommended size they will be searched and tagged. If they are deemed to be too large, they will be searched, tagged and taken to a secure area for the duration of the match and are to be collected after the match. If a bag is seen inside the ground without a tag it will be necessary for it to be searched and left in a secure area for collection after the match.

BAG SEARCH PROCEDURES

• Searching of bags will only be conducted by appropriately qualified SIA-badged personnel.

• No bags held by under 16s will be searched without the prior approval of the person’s parent or carer.

• Search personnel will not put their hands into the bags. They should look inside the bag and request the spectator to take out any items of concern. (This measure is also to protect staff, so they do not damage themselves on sharp objects in the bag.)

• Bags will be retained at the ticket office for the duration of the event or until collected by the spectators on departure from the stadium. The Club takes no responsibility for the bags or its contents in the period that it remains on the Club’s premises.

Spectator searching

• The Club retains the right to search any spectators entering the stadium. This is referred to in the stadium’s regulations and permission to be searched is granted by a spectator when they purchase a match ticket. Any supporter that subsequently refuses to be searched will be refused admission to the stadium. The Club will make no refund on any ticket purchased to spectators who is denied admittance due to a refusal to be searched.

• All searching will be based on live assessment at the point of entry but the Club reserves the right to introduce a 100% searching policy on personnel for any event or at any time during an event.

• All personnel searches will be conducted by suitably qualified SIA-badged personnel. All searches will be conducted on a gender specific basis and, in particular, searches on female spectators should be carried out only by female staff.

• Searches on spectators aged 16 or less must not be carried-out. However, with a parents or carer’s prior approval, it is possible to request that the spectators conduct a self pat-down to identify any items that are in contravention of the ground regulations.

For the avoidance of doubt, the ground regulations stipulate the following items are not permitted within the stadium and may be confiscated: fireworks, smoke canisters, knives, bottles, glasses, cans, flags, banners, poles, stools, crates, fold-up chairs, flasks, pushchairs, children’s car seats and other similar articles and containers which might be used as a weapon or missile.

These search measures have been introduced to try and ensure spectators can enjoy a safe environment while watching their sport and pastime. Club personnel and their agents will deliver this policy firmly but politely with understanding. The support of all supporters in delivering this policy successfully would be much appreciated.

HEADINGLEY STADIUM GROUND REGULATIONS

All persons entering Headingley Stadium are subject to the Headingley Stadium Ground Regulations, must adhere to the match day search policy and understand the prohibited items policy. https://tickets.therhinos.co.u...

INSIDE THE STADIUM

FOOD AND DRINK

• All public bars in concourses will open from turnstiles opening.

• The Global East Stand Café Bar will be open selling hot drinks from Costa Coffee, hot food and snacks. There is also a public bar available.

• Most public bars will close 15 minutes after half time of the men's first team game.

All our bars and food concession units are now ‘cashless’ so please ensure you bring your credit / debit card OR you can pay using your smartphone.

SMOKING

Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes will be allowed in designated smoking areas which are at Gate B, Gate D and Gate G.

WIFI

Super-fast free Wi-Fi is available for all fans on match day! Just join the ‘Rhinos-FREE’ network to get started.

BLUE AND AMBER MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

Leeds Rhinos matchday programme will be available from sellers around the ground, please be aware this is cash only. Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office will also have a small number of programmes available should you wish to pay by card. Prices for these will be £3.

Want to be included in the matchday programme? Maybe for a special occasion, birthday or it's your first game. Send a picture and a message to tickets@therhinos.co.uk and we will try to get you in the matchday programme. Please send early to avoid disappointment as it does fill up quickly.

GOLDEN GAMBLE

Golden Gamble (match day half time draw) is available for this game for only £1 a ticket with the chance to win up to £2000! Don’t forget to pick up your ticket from sellers around the ground when you arrive at the game! Please be aware this is cash only.

PYROTECHNICS, FLASHING FLOODLIGHTS, SPECIAL EFFECTS AND FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

During match day or event day entertainment (pre, half time and post-match) there may be use of pyrotechnics, flashing floodlights, special effects and flash photography used.

FANS PHONE

The Fans Phone allows you to report any issues anonymously and to ensure our fans don’t feel in danger by visibly reporting issues to stewards. Should you need to report anything on the day,

please use our fans text line number on 07500 312 832 (texts are charged at standard network rate). Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue and your location to allow our stewards to monitor the situation and act where necessary.

COVID-19

The club would like to remind all spectators they are responsible for ensuring that themselves and everyone in their party who maybe experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, DO NOT travel to Headingley Stadium on match day.

CLEANING

Please ensure you continue to wash your hands regularly and/or use the hand sanitiser provided.

Leeds Rhinos will continue to undertake regular cleaning of all public spaces including bars and toilets throughout match day.

FURTHER INFORMATION

WHY NOT STAY AT OUR ONSITE HOTEL?

Did you know we have an onsite hotel? Why not make a night or weekend of your visit and stay over at Headingley Lodge. We advise booking early to avoid disappointment as rooms sell out quickly for a matchday / night. https://www.headingleylodge.co...

RESPECT OUR STAFF

We ask that all supporters and visitors treat all staff and club officials with respect and patience as we introduce these new regulations. Abuse or threatening behaviour towards staff or club officials will not be tolerated.

FAN BEHAVIOUR ON MATCHDAY

Fans are reminded that anti-social behaviour and inappropriate chanting is not welcome at Headingley Stadium. Our Fans Phone is in operation to help report any issues anonymously – please do not hesitate to text us on 07500 312 832 during match day with as much detail as possible about the issue and your location to help us to monitor the situation and act where necessary.

RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS

Please remember, Headingley Stadium is situated in a residential area and we ask that you ensure you respect our neighbours when arriving and departing the stadium for matches.

Please ensure if you are parking your vehicle in the surrounding streets that you do it sensibly, you dispose of any waste responsibly, and finally, remain on public highways and keep noise levels to a minimum.

NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE?

If you require any further information not stated above, then please either visit our website www.therhinos.co.uk , check our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) or please ensure you get in touch with us either via 0371 423 1315 (For up to date opening hours please click here https://www.therhinos.co.uk/headingley-stadium/opening-hours/) or by emailing tickets@therhinos.co.uk.