The Blades
EFL Championship · Scheduled
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Birmingham City away at Sheffield United

Sat 15 Aug 2026 · 17:30
Bramall Lane · Sheffield · S2 4SU

WEEKEND AWAYSTAY AREAS COMPARED
Source checked 1 Aug 2026, 17:33
FIXTURE INTELLIGENCE

What the current data says about this trip

Fixture, source and journey information collected for this specific match.

FIXTURE STATUS

Scheduled

EFL Championship · Matchday 1

Source checked 1 Aug 2026, 17:33
TRAVEL CHECK

normal

No exceptional travel issue is currently recorded, but live services still need checking.

Confidence: low · Sources: 1
EXPECTED TIMING

Sat 15 Aug, 19:25

Estimated standard full time. Expected station-ready time: Sat 15 Aug, 20:03.

Exit, transfer and station buffers are included.
RETURN CONTEXT

moderate

Nearest mapped station: Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway · 0.8 km straight-line.

No verified last practical departure is currently stored.
COLLECTED COVERAGE

10 mapped items

3 station records · 3 parking records · 4 pub records.

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WHERE SHOULD BIRMINGHAM CITY FANS STAY?

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Dates follow the current fixture record: 2026-08-15 to 2026-08-16.
NEAR THE GROUND

Bramall Lane stadium area

Best for a simple walk or short taxi after full time.

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TRAVEL RISK

Station access and arrival context

DRIVING PLAN

Parking and restrictions

New Era Square

0.4 km from Bramall Lane (about 5 minutes on foot); 1.1 km from Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway (about 14 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

5 min walkParking fees apply; check the current matchday tariff.

K26 Cars parking

0.1 km from Bramall Lane (about 2 minutes on foot); 1.1 km from Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway (about 14 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

2 min walkCheck the current tariff, booking rules and matchday restrictions.

Ozmen parking

0.4 km from Bramall Lane (about 5 minutes on foot); 1.3 km from Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway (about 16 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

5 min walkMapped as free parking; confirm matchday restrictions before relying on it.
AWAY GUIDE

Pubs and useful local bases

MATCHDAY PUBTHAWAY GUIDE

The Beer Engine

0.7 km from Bramall Lane (about 8 minutes on foot); 1.4 km from Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway (about 17 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

near ground8 min walk to groundFrom Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway
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MATCHDAY PUBTHAWAY GUIDE

The Golden Lion

0.3 km from Bramall Lane (about 4 minutes on foot); 1.2 km from Park Grange Croft (about 15 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

near ground4 min walk to groundFrom Park Grange Croft
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MATCHDAY PUBLYAWAY GUIDE

Lykke

0.4 km from Bramall Lane (about 5 minutes on foot); 1.1 km from Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway (about 14 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

near ground5 min walk to groundFrom Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway
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MATCHDAY PUBPAAWAY GUIDE

Panenka

0.4 km from Bramall Lane (about 5 minutes on foot); 1.0 km from Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway (about 13 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

near ground5 min walk to groundFrom Granville Rd-Sheff Coll to Halfway
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RETURN-JOURNEY CONTEXT

Can I get home?

Use expected full time, stadium exit time, station access and the last practical return as planning context. Even when a return is possible, an overnight stay can remove the final-whistle rush.

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HOST CLUB IDENTITY

The Blades

Since 1889, Sheffield United has built its identity around supporters, community and home matchdays at Bramall Lane. Known as The Blades, the club finds a familiar backdrop in The Kop and South Stand, while English champions (1897/98) and FA Cup winners (4) reflect the standards and achievements carried into every new season.