The Stadium is three-quarters of the way through a total redevelopment that will result in an approximate 24,500 all-seater arena to match any. In 1996 the 8,100-seater Sir Tom Finney Stand was opened followed by the 6,000-seater Bill Shankly Kop two years later. Plans are well advanced for the development of the remainder of the ground and in October 2001 work was completed on the Alan Kelly Town End, also with a capacity of just over 6,000.

The Pavilion Stand was finally closed following the league game against Barnsley on September 23rd 2006 and work began on the new 5,000 seater stand over the summer and is expected to be completed for the start of the 2008/09 season.

Deepdale is also the home of the National Football Museum. The museum, which is located in the Sir Tom Finney and Bill Shankly Kop stands, is a national tourist attraction, housing the FIFA football collection and other nationally important footballing items as well as offering a teaching and research resource for the study of football.

How to get to Deepdale
By Car: From North, South and East: Exit M6 at junction 31. At the roundabout take the first exit (s/p Preston A59) onto the A59. At mini-roundabout after 1.0 miles, by the Hesketh Arms, take the second exit (s/p Ring road, Blackpool A583, Football Ground) onto the Blackpool Road A5085. Carry straight on for 1.2 miles, then filter left before the lights (s/p Town Centre, Football Ground) into Sir Tom Finney Way. The ground is on the left-hand-side.

From the Railway Station: It is about 1.6 miles from the station to Deepdale. If you catch a taxi from outside the station it will cost approximately £5.00

By foot: You should come out of the station and turn left in front of the Fishergate Centre, passing The Railway pub. Turn right at the T-junction. The road forks left and becomes Corporation Street, which you should ignore. Instead walk straight down Fishergate - the main shopping thoroughfare - After 0.75 miles the road becomes Church Street - with the Parish church on your right-hand-side. Carry on until you reach the junction with the A6. Cross over the road, the prison will be on your right-hand-side and a pub on the left, called the County Arms. Turn left so The 'Arms' is now on your right - this is Deepdale Road. The Ground is on the right-hand-side after 0.75 miles.

By Bus: All buses from the train station go to the bus station. From there, numbers 5, 6 and 19 run a long Deepdale Road. The number 19 is the most frequent, running every five minutes or so. It will cost approximately 80 pence to get to the ground from the bus station but have plenty of change because the bus drivers ask for the exact money.

Parking: There is currently no official club parking for away supporters, however, local schools such as Moor Park High School and Deepdale Primary School offer parking for approximately £5. There is also a car park across from the Tom Finney Stand on Moor Park, which also costs. For home fans you can purchase season parking tickets at the beginning of the year, but they sell out almost immediately. Fulwood Conservative Club on Blackpool Road offers parking at £2.50 per car, with the club's facilities also open on matchdays for refreshments. Away fans are welcomed and groups can be accommodated on request. Those fans who can't get places on the car parks are advised to use public transport, with the club and Travelwise involved in a Soccerbus scheme from surrounding areas of Preston, as well as excellent bus service in the Town - see below.

Pub Guide
The Sumners is the most popular for home fans, found on the corner of Watling Street Road and Deepdale Road. It is very welcoming for both home and away fans with plenty of room inside and a beer garden, if the sun is out. It opens at 11am on matchdays. Across the road is The Garrison, which is a more traditional locals pub, families are also welcomed here. On the way to the ground from the M6 you pass the Hesketh Arms, another welcoming pub. A favourite matchday venue but coaches and large parties must book in advance. A bit further away, on the A6 if you are arriving from junction 32, is The Withy Trees. An excellent pub with good beer and good food. A favourite watering hole for the more discerning supporter who wants to discuss tactics and former glories.

Food Guide
The food services at Deepdale are run in-house by Kitchen @ Deepdale. There is a huge variety on offer around the ground. The most popular are the burgers, pies and drinks. For a more formal meal on matchday you might want to enjoy executive hospitality, and for information on this you can contact the Commercial Department on 01772 693311.