Crystal Palace matchday at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace with Kids

A dad's matchday guide to Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace play at Selhurst Park in Selhurst, SE25. Here's the dad's guide — how to get there with kids, whether it's a good first match, the family facilities, stadium tours and how to make a full day of it nearby.

At a glance

The essentials

Stadium

Selhurst Park

Selhurst, SE25

Capacity

25,486

Getting there

Rail to Selhurst or Thornton Heath (5–10 min walk). Norwood Junction for the away end.

Family info

Family stand, Palace Foundation and a loud, proper community atmosphere.

Stadium tours

Stadium tours run on selected non-matchdays — check the club site.

Club shop

Crystal Palace club shop at the stadium.

Live from the fixture list

Crystal Palace fixtures

Matchday 1 — full time

Everton FC2 - 0Crystal Palace
Full time
Sat 22 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace1 - 4Manchester City FC
Full time
Fri 28 Aug 2026 Selhurst Park
Full time
Sat 5 Sep 2026 Craven Cottage
Crystal Palace2 - 3Ipswich Town FC
Full time
Sat 12 Sep 2026 Selhurst Park
Leeds United FC0 - 0Crystal Palace
Full time
Sun 20 Sep 2026
Crystal Palace3 - 1Nottingham Forest FC
Full time
Sun 11 Oct 2026 Selhurst Park
Brighton & Hove Albion FC5 - 0Crystal Palace
Full time
Sun 18 Oct 2026

October 2026

Crystal PalacevNewcastle United FC
Sun 25 Oct 2026 14:00 Selhurst Park
Sat 31 Oct 2026 17:30 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

November 2026

Crystal PalacevLiverpool FC
Sun 8 Nov 2026 14:00 Selhurst Park
Coventry City FCvCrystal Palace
Sat 21 Nov 2026 15:00
Crystal PalacevHull City AFC
Sun 29 Nov 2026 14:05 Selhurst Park

Fixtures update automatically from our data feed — confirm details on premierleague.com before travelling.

The dad's verdict

Can I take my kid?

Daddy.London Verdict

A great first match for kids 6+ — real community atmosphere and not too overwhelming

Best age6+
Ticket difficultyModerate — family tickets available; popular for London derbies
Typical cost£25–£50 adult; juniors cheaper in family areas
Stadium atmosphereLoud, passionate and traditional — Holmesdale Road end is the noisier stand
Getting thereRail is easiest; avoid driving
FoodConcourse kiosks; eat before you go
ToiletsAdequate — older ground
Family facilitiesFamily stand, Palace Foundation, baby-changing
How early to arrive45–60 min before kick-off

Crystal Palace matchday with kids

Make a day of it

Morning

Crystal Palace Park

The park and the famous dinosaurs — a kid classic.

Lunch

Triangle café

A family café on the Crystal Palace triangle.

Afternoon

The match

Use the family stand — arrive 45–60 min early.

After

Head home

Walk to Selhurst or Thornton Heath rail.

Near the ground

Things to do nearby

Crystal Palace FAQ

Questions dads ask

Can I take my kids to Crystal Palace?

Yes. Crystal Palace have family areas and family tickets. A great first match for kids 6+ — real community atmosphere and not too overwhelming.

What age is best for Selhurst Park?

Best from 6+. Family stand, Palace Foundation, baby-changing.

How do I get to Selhurst Park?

Rail to Selhurst or Thornton Heath (5–10 min walk). Norwood Junction for the away end.

How much are Crystal Palace tickets for kids?

£25–£50 adult; juniors cheaper in family areas

Are there stadium tours of Selhurst Park?

Stadium tours run on selected non-matchdays — check the club site.

What else can we do near Selhurst Park?

Make a day of it: Crystal Palace Park, Dinosaurs, Crystal Palace triangle.