Wolves will step out at Molineux for the first time in 2024/25 this afternoon as Gary O'Neil's side bring their pre-season to a close with a friendly against La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano.
For the thousands of supporters who will be attending the 3pm kick-off, here is everything you need to know ahead of travelling to Molineux…
Tickets
Tickets for this fixture remain on General Sale and can be purchased through the ticketing website or by calling the ticket office on 0371 222 1877.
All tickets for this fixture have been sent as Print at Home tickets to supporter’s linked email address. If supporter’s have not received their tickets, we recommend contacting Fan Services directly on: fanservices@wolves.co.uk and the team will be able to re-issue these.
Print at home tickets must be printed in high quality on A4 paper or can be opened on a mobile device allowing for the QR code to be scanned at the turnstiles. Ticket holders should scan barcodes or QR codes in the mouth of the reader when at the turnstiles.
Any supporter who experience any issues relating to their tickets are advised to visit the ticket office prior to kick-off.
Weather forecast
Sunny intervals are forecast for Saturday at kick-off, with temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius.
Up-to-date weather forecasts can be found here.
Matchday schedule
Entering the stadium
Supporters will only be able to gain entry to the stadium using the turnstile block designated on their ticket or season ticket smartcard.
Security and bag searches will take place at the turnstiles. Bags larger than an A4 size will not be permitted. Supporters may be requested to open your own bag to allow it to be searched.
All supporters over the age of 14 will be searched by a steward when entering the stadium.
More information in regard to searching can be found in the ground regulations.
Molineux Fan Zone
The Molineux Fan Zone is located next to Block 5 of the Sir Jack Hayward stand. The Fan Zone will open at 12pm on Saturday lunchtime and gives an opportunity for supporters to grab food and drink whilst taking in the matchday atmosphere before making their way into the stadium.
With live DJ, family friendly fun, great food & drink, giant football darts, speed cage, Football Development coaches AND loads of prizes to be won, the Fanzone is a matchday must.
Also, download your free Wolves vs Rayo Vallecano activity pack now.
North Bank Bar
The North Bank Bar is located next to block ND of the Stan Cullis stand and is accessible to season ticket holders and MyWolves members and will be open from 12.30pm. It will also be open for one hour following the final whistle.
Please note that supporters may be denied entry once capacity has been reached. Junior supporters are welcome.
Food and drink
Concourse catering kiosks will be open inside the stadium for this fixture serving food hot and cold drinks and alcoholic drinks.
A wide range of food options will be available, with both vegan and vegetarian alternatives provided.
Molineux is a cashless stadium and supporters are advised to ensure they have card or contactless payment ready when being served.
Ticket office
The ticket office is located between the Stan Cullis and Billy Wright Stands and will be open from 9am until after kick-off.
Molineux Megastore
The Molineux Megastore is located in the Stan Cullis Stand and will be open from 9am up until kick-off. It will then reopen following the final whistle until 6pm.
Fan Services
The Fan Services team will be reachable by phone and email from 10am on matchday to answer any matchday enquiries.
The phone line (01902 810485) will close two hours prior to kick-off at 1pm, however the fanservices@wolves.co.uk inbox will be monitored up until kick-off.
Supporters can also find up-to-date information on the Fan Services Twitter page at twitter.com/wolveshelp.
Matchday programme
A free 16-page programme has been made for the visit of the La Liga side, and will include a poster featuring Wolves’ 2024/25 Premier League fixtures and a space for supporters to fill in scores as the campaign progresses.
Opposite to the fixture poster, there’s a day-by-day recap on the club’s successful pre-season trip to the United States, featuring training, matches and events for the squad across the tour, and there’s also a guide to the Spanish opposition visiting the West Midlands on Saturday.
The poster programmes will be handed out by the usual sellers outside Molineux pre-match on a first come, first served basis.
Travelling to Molineux
With a large number of people trying to get to Molineux Stadium on a matchday, we are very conscious of the impact on the environment and our neighbours.
When making your journey to Molineux Stadium we ask you, wherever possible, to consider travel options that will help us to reduce local traffic jams and inconsiderate parking around the stadium.
Parking
Supporters can check availability for official matchday parking and book spaces here. Details of further council owned car parks in the city can be found here.
Road closures
A number of road closures around the stadium as part of spectator safety measures will affect supporters on matchdays. Please refer to the road closure map here and information below for details.
Waterloo Road will be closed from the roundabout leading to ASDA up to the traffic lights at Newhampton Road from 90 minutes before kick-off up until a period at the discretion of the matchday safety officer at the end of the game – expected to be between 15 and 30 minutes.
Molineux Street and Sir Jack Hayward Way will be closed from one hour before kick-off, and Whitmore Hill will be closed from 30 minutes prior to kick-off. Road closures are detailed further on the map here. Car parks will be closed until the discretion of the matchday safety officer at the end of the game.
Away fans
Visiting supporters will be located in block NL5 of the Stan Cullis Stand for this fixture and can enter the stadium via Turnstile Block NE.
Concourse catering kiosks will be available for visiting supporters, serving food, hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks.
Molineux is a cashless stadium and visiting supporters are advised to ensure they have card or contactless payment to hand. Away supporters will also be welcome in the Molineux Fan Zone.
Reporting incidents
Supporters can speak to a steward or text WOLVES to 07723 479887.
Here at Wolves we are One Pack, each one of us can embrace this ethos by providing an enjoyable, safe and welcoming environment to everyone at Molineux.
Discrimination, harassment and victimisation relating to gender, sex and sexual orientation as well as religion or race and disability will not be tolerated.
If you experience or witness any form of discriminatory or offensive behaviour and language including comments, chanting and gestures or are feeling unsafe at any point during a matchday, then please let us know and report the incident to your nearest steward or by text message.
Please include your location (for example, the stand you are in, row number, seat number etc), description of the person and details around the incident. We will then monitor the situation discreetly through our matchday control room or matchday staff before deciding on a suitable resolution. All information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Wolves remain proactive in our attempt to eradicate hate and abuse whether in the stadium or online.
'Not in our Pack' is a clear message that there is no room for racism, homophobia, and all forms of discrimination, sexism and anti-social behaviour, those who do not live up to the standards we expect of our supporters can be subject to a lifetime ban for ALL Wolves matches.
Please show respect to ALL of your fellow spectators, players, staff and any guests in attendance so everyone is able to enjoy their experience at Molineux.
Disabled supporters
The ‘Century Lounge’ will be open for this fixture. The accessible lounge has two accessible toilets, chairs and tables and is a space where disabled supporters can meet others before the game and half time. The room is located in the lower Stan Cullis Stand opposite NL1. Please do not store wheelchairs in this room while the game is in progress. If you’d like further information relating to this, please email fanservices@wolves.co.uk
Audio Description Commentary is provided by a specially trained team giving second by second commentary of where the ball is and what is happening in the game. It is available for supporters who need that extra help watching the game but must be pre booked by emailing fanservices@wolves.co.uk. Once booked, a set will be delivered to your seat before kick-off. This service is available to both home and away fans.
Wolves sensory room is fully booked for this game. To book for future games please enquire with the Fan Services team. If you need ear defenders, fidget toys or a safe space please ask your nearest steward to contact the Disability Access Officer.
Disabled liaison stewards will be available for your questions and support throughout your visit. The stewards will be wearing dark blue jackets. We have the specially trained stewards at wheelchair user locations in Stan Cullis, Steve Bull and Sir Jack Hayward Stands.
An in-depth guide to accessibility at Molineux can be found here.
Leaving Molineux
After final whistle at Molineux, roads leading away from the stadium are immediately very congested leading both into the city centre and outwardly too.
There are walking routes back into the city centre, where the bus, coach and train stations are located.
Official car parks will reopen around 10 to 20 minutes after the final whistle but can also change at the discretion of the Matchday Safety Officer.
Friendly stewards will also be located around the area as you leave and will be happy to answer any questions supporters may have whilst leaving the stadium.
Matchday FAQs
Supporters can view a series of FAQs relating to matchdays at Molineux by clicking here.
The Molineux match day guide for home supporters can be downloaded here.
Questions and feedback
Any supporters who have questions or need further assistance in relating to matchday should email fanservices@wolves.co.uk.
We welcome your feedback on your matchday experience and you can direct and feedback to the same email address.
