Brentford v West Ham United matchday guide | OneFootball

Brentford host West Ham United at Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 2 May (3pm kick-off BST).

The match will not be broadcast live in the UK.

Use this guide to get ready for arrival at the Gtech and find out how to take part in our matchday activity.

Visit Tampa Bay matchday takeover

Brentford’s official north American destination partner, Visit Tampa Bay, is back for another matchday takeover, bringing fun and pirate sun to the Gtech! At the match:

PensionBee Ultimate Mascot Experience

This season, Brentford is celebrating 100 years of playing in red and white. For this match, club partner PensionBee has invited generations of Brentford fans to walk out on the pitch with the players in their Ultimate Mascot Experience.

Find out more about some of the fans that will get this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk with their heroes by watching the video below.

Bike to Brentford – get a free forensic marking kit from DeterTech

Our remaining home games of the season are all designated Bike to Brentford matchdays, with special offers available for fans that cycle to the match.

Temporary bike parks are returning, where you can park your bike for free on matchdays. If you have checked your bike in at either of the Bees' previous games against Everton and Fulham, check in at West Ham to be entered into a prize draw to win a signed 2025/26 home shirt. You’ll also receive a voucher for a free food and drink item, redeemable at the final home game of the season against Crystal Palace.

Site security partner DeterTech will be giving away a free forensic marking kit to the first 100 cyclists that use our temporary bike park. Kits can be used to tag your bike, or valuables, with a unique liquid code that identifies items as yours in cases of theft.

For more information and general advice about cycling to the Gtech, visit the Bike to Brentford page.

Deaf Awareness Week, 4 May

Deaf Awareness Week begins on 4 May, and players have been learning British Sign Language with the support of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.

Keep an eye on our stadium screens to see how Dango Ouattara, Kaye Furo, and Romelle Donovan got on with their lessons, and find out what Brentford is doing to promote deaf inclusion in our community.

Travel

Train

No planned disruption is scheduled for matchday.

You can use the TfL journey planner or Citymapper to plan your journey to and from the match.

Parking

We advise you to take public transport to the match where possible.

You can pre-book parking through our website for secure parking on matchday. No reserved parking is available to supporters unless a space has been pre-booked.

Digital ticketing – download your ticket in advance and arrive early to avoid queues

Tickets for home fans are fully digital and accessible on any smartphone.

To help you get into the stadium smoothly, we advise all fans to:

For any questions on the day, the box office opens at 11am. For guidance and FAQs on how to download your digital ticket, use the resources on our website.

Join our free stadium wi-fi

Use the free stadium wi-fi to access your digital tickets, get live match updates, or enjoy exclusive content through the Brentford FC app. Connecting is simple and quick, just input your name, date of birth and email address.

Brentford Penguins doughnut giveaway

Brentford Penguins, a dedicated football club for young people with Down’s Syndrome founded by former Bees player Allan Cockram, will be on site with their Little Yellow Van, giving away a free doughnut to every fan that purchases a pair of Brentford Penguins socks.

Find their van before kick-off outside the Bees Superstore, on the M4 side of Lionel Road South.

Speak to BIAS in east stand

One of Brentford’s official supporters’ groups, BIAS (Brentford Independent Association of Supporters), will be in the east stand throughout matchday. Visit their stall to find out more about their work and how fans’ voices are helping shape the future of the club.

Find out more about Brentford’s official fan groups.

Try our new barbecue-style grill in the north stand

We’re trialling new food options in the north stand for this matchday. Let our team know what you think!

Early bird offers and post-match deals on food, alcoholic and soft drinks

A reduced-price early bird offer is available on food and drink.

Concourse offers are available 30 minutes after turnstiles open, 1.30pm-2pm:

Premium area offers are available for one hour after turnstiles open, 12.30pm-1.30pm:

After the match, The Dugout bar in the south stand will be open for Bees fans to enjoy, with 20 per cent off all food and drink until 8pm (bar close at 7.45pm).

BeeOrder

Use BeeOrder to skip the pre-match queues and request food items from other menus across the stadium.

Access BeeOrder on the Brentford app to pre-order food and drink 72 hours before matchday.

Items ordered on BeeOrder can only be collected pre-match, but you can beat the queues with access to our dedicated BeeOrder collection points.

Our self-service screens remain available to fans pre-ordering food for collection at any time.

Download the Brentford app for iOS or Android here

Countdown to kick-off - the timings you need to know

10am: Hive Superstore opens (closes 6pm)

11am: Box office opens for all matchday enquiries (close at half-time, open for 30 minutes after full-time)

12.30pm: Bike to Brentford – temporary parking opens; DeterTech giveaways

12.30pm Visit Tampa Bay takeover activities start

12.30pm: Premium doors open (early bird offers on food and drink until 1.30pm)

1.30pm: General admission doors open (early bird offers on food and drink until 2pm)

3pm: Kick-off

Half-time: Fan competition to win a holiday to Tampa Bay, Florida

8pm: The Dugout closes (bar closes at 7.45pm)

Please note our list of items that are not permitted into the stadium, including large bags and suitcases.