You don’t have to choose between a good match and a good dog walk.
Across the UK, these 20 non-league grounds welcome dogs through the gate — lead on, tail wagging, maybe a scarf round the neck if you’re feeling cute. These are proper football days out, now with added snuffling, sniffing, and the occasional bark at a wayward clearance.
Some clubs keep water bowls by the turnstile. Others offer sausages off the grill, no questions asked. Either way, the welcome’s warm, the rules are simple, and nobody minds if your dog ends up in the match photos.
Just don’t forget the poo bags.
East Midlands
East of England
Clarence Park Stadium
St Albans City
They are a dog-friendly stadium, but there's no need to get a ticket for your canine companion.
Dellwood Avenue
Felixstowe & Walton United
Dogs are welcome inside the ground, but the club asks that they are kept under control, are on a lead at all times and any mess is cleared up.
Gaywood Park
Kings Langley
The club loves to see dogs at the stadium, and encourages supporters to bring their pet to the football, as long as they're well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.
McMullen Park
Real Bedford
This is a dog-friendly club, but the club advises owners always to keep their pets on the lead when inside the ground.
The Nest
Lakenheath
Dogs are welcome at the ground, however please do not take them into the clubhouse.
London
North East
North West
South East
The 1878 Stadium
Burnham
Dogs are allowed in the stadium, however, they must be kept on a lead at all times
Enclosed Ground
Whitehawk
Dogs welcome (must be on a lead at all times).
Greatness Park
Sevenoaks Town
Dogs are permitted inside the stadium, provided they are kept on a lead.
Gunners Keep
Sholing
Dogs are permitted in the ground on matchdays, as long as they are kept on a lead and with their owner at all times.
Hop Oast Stadium
Horsham
Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas of the Stadium only if controlled on a lead.
Summerleaze Park
Holyport
This is a family and dog friendly club.