Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur in our first Premier League game of the season on Saturday 22 August (5.30pm kick-off BST). The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Use this guide to get ready for arrival at the Gtech and find out how to take part in our matchday activity.
The club’s updated bag policy is in effect this season. Find out more about bag restrictions and exemptions here.
Fans are reminded to be respectful of our visitors at all times before, during and after the match.
Build the matchday atmosphere with TW8 Casuals
Fan group TW8 Casuals are kicking off Brentford’s season and want as many fans as possible to be part of the noise!
Wear red and white at the match to create a sea of red and white
Join a fan walk from Kew Green (meet by the cricket club), over Kew Bridge and arrive at the Gtech in style. The fan walk starts at 4.30pm
Be in your seat at 5pm to get behind the team during the warm-up
For our fans in the west stand, wave the flags placed on your seat (please leave your flag on your seat before you leave the stadium)
At 5.05pm, Stu Wakeford will have a pre-match chat with TW8 Casuals founder Gary Levine about the group’s plans for the season
Try London Pride Lager and other new menu items
We’ve refreshed the matchday menu in the concourse areas for the new season, including introducing London Pride Lager in all areas of the ground.
See what delicious new items and returning favourites are on offer for the rest of the season in our matchday menu update.
Bike to Brentford – start cycling now to win prizes!
Bike to Brentford returns with new special offers for fans that cycle to the match.
Check your bike in with the QR code at as many games as possible this season and earn rewards, including food and drink discounts, virtual meet and greets with players and a squad signed shirt
Park your bike for free at our temporary or permanent bike parks
Get free bike repairs
Activate discounts on Forest and Voi E-bikes
Terms and conditions apply on rewards. For more information and general advice about cycling to the Gtech, visit the Bike to Brentford page.
Other matchday activity
Bees legend and founder of the Brentford Penguins Allan Cockram will be speaking with Stu Wakeford at half-time
The Brentford Penguins will be back in their yellow van selling socks and homemade candles. Find the van outside the Bees Superstore
Be in your seat from 5pm to for a chance to play our Home or Away game. Correctly guess whether the mystery fan is wearing a home or away kit and you could win vouchers to spend at the club’s Hive Superstore
Travel
Train
No planned disruption is scheduled for matchday.
You can use the TfL journey planner or Citymapper to plan your journey to and from the match, including bus routes arriving near to the stadium.
Parking
We advise you to take public transport to the match where possible.
You can 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.
Digital ticketing – download your ticket in advance and arrive early to avoid queues
Tickets for home fans are fully digital and accessible on any smartphone.
To help you get into the stadium smoothly, we advise all fans to:
Download your ticket onto your phone before you arrive, so it’s ready at the turnstile without the need for internet connection
Arrive early to avoid queues and get discounts on food and drink (see deals below)
For any questions on the day, the box office opens at 11am. For guidance and FAQs on how to download your digital ticket, use the resources on our website.
Join our free stadium wi-fi
Use our free stadium wi-fi to access your digital tickets, get live match updates, or enjoy exclusive content through the Brentford FC app. Connecting is simple and quick, just input your name, date of birth and email address.
Early bird offers and post-match deals on food, alcoholic and soft drinks
A reduced-price early bird offer is available on food and drink.
Concourse offers are available 30 minutes after turnstiles open, 4pm-4.30pm:
£4.50 on all alcoholic drinks
£1.95 on all soft drinks
£4.50 on all food items (excluding guest caterers)
Premium area offers are available for one hour after turnstiles open, 3.30pm-4pm:
£4.50 on alcoholic drinks (excluding cocktails, wines or spirits)
£1.95 on all soft drinks
£2 on select food items (£4.50 for all food items in the Dugout except confectionery and doughnuts.
After the match, The Dugout bar in the south stand will be open to Bees fans to enjoy, with 20 per cent off all food and drink until 9pm (bar close at 8.30pm).
Countdown to kick-off - the timings you need to know
Half-time: Pitchside chat with Allan Cockram