In this article, you'll learn the following:
Non-League Day was set up by James Doe, an SWR Guard based at Waterloo, in 2010, and has gone on to become a national success story.
Each year, football fans head out to catch a game at their local non-league club, while Premier League and championship football pauses for international fixtures.
We're always looking for new and innovative ways to support the communities that our network serves, and Non-League Day was an ideal opportunity to remind people that not only are most non-league clubs essential parts of their local communities, but that travelling to games by train is the greenest and most sustainable way of getting there.
Non-League Day’s partnership with Prostate Cancer UK is into its 11th year; so far £250,000 has been raised.
Read on to find out what games are on, how to get there, and grab your tickets.
What Non-League Day games can I watch and when?
There are 51 Non-League Day fixtured this year across our network, the majority of which start at 3PM.
Check the map below to find your nearest game.
How do I get tickets to a Non-League Day match?
For the most part you can buy your tickets on arrival but an increasing number of clubs have online options too. For some particularly popular games, you're advised to buy in advance. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy online than paying on arrival - one or two clubs are offering early bird prices already!
How do I get to Non-League Day matches?
There are South Western Railway services to each of the Non-League Day matches. See the closest SWR station to your chosen game in the map above. Then, plan your journey.
While you’re in town, why not make a day or weekend of it? There’s plenty to see and do at Non-League Day destinations across our network. Check the things to do and day trips and breaks sections of our travel blog for inspo.
