Full ticketing information for the Gills' EFL season opener at Roots Hall
Supporters are being urged to #selloutsouthend for Gillingham’s opening game of the 2016/17 EFL League One campaign at Roots Hall on Saturday, August 6.
The Gills have been given the entire North Stand, which can hold 2,000 supporters, for this exciting season curtain-raiser. We have sold nearly 1,700 tickets; seating for the match is unreserved.
Advance sales stopped at 12pm on Friday, August 5. However, fans will be able to purchase tickets from Roots Hall from 1pm on the day by visiting the Away Ticket Office.
Last season, over 1,900 fans made the short trip across the Thames to Essex, leading to one of the best away atmospheres of the 2015/16 campaign.
Come and cheer on manager Justin Edinburgh and his new-look squad as they look to get their season off to the best possible start; ticket prices will rise on the day, so supporters are encouraged to book in advance.
Prices for the match are as follows:
| CATEGORY | PRE-MATCHDAY PRICES | MATCHDAY PRICES* |
| Adults (22-59) | £22 | £25 |
| Senior citizens (60+) | £15 | £18 |
| Junior (9-16) | £10 | £12 |
| Under-8s | £4 | £5 |
| Young adults (17-21) | £14 | £17 |
| Students** | £14 | £17 |
| Disabled supporters | £14 + free carer's ticket | £14 + free carer's ticket |
*Subject to availability.
**Proof of status (UCAS/NUS card needed).
Visually-impaired supporters will need to contact the Gillingham ticket office to arrange their their seats; due to the positioning of the wireless hearing provision at Roots Hall, any fans requiring this service will be sat among home supporters.
Details on ticket sales for the EFL Cup game against Southend can be found here; we are pleased to have negotiated discount for those fans who purchase tickets for both matches in advance.
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