Non-League Day: your full guide

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South Western Railway March 19, 2026 2 min read

In this article, you'll learn the following:

What Non-League Day games can I watch and when?
How do I get tickets to a Non-League Day match?
How do I get to Non-League Day matches?

Non-League Day was set up by James Doe, an SWR Guard based at Waterloo, in 2010, and has gone on to become a national success story. As well as increasing awareness of grassroots football around the country. Non-League Day’s has been partners with Prostate Cancer UK for 13 years; so far raising over £250,000 and increasing awareness of the most common cancer in men.

Each year, football fans head out to catch a game at their local non-league club, while Premier League and Championship football pauses for international fixtures. This year, Non-League Day will take place on Saturday 28 March.

We're always looking for new and innovative ways to support the communities that our network serves, and Non-League Day was an ideal opportunity to remind people that not only are most non-league clubs essential parts of their local communities, but that travelling to games by train is the greenest and most sustainable way of getting there.

So, whether you’re a Premier League or Championship fan without a game, a League One or League Two supporter who can’t make an away trip, or just someone who is curious about what their local club has to offer, there is sure to be something to interest everyone. Non-League Day official website: https://nonleagueday.co.uk/

Read on to find out what games are on, how to get there, and grab your tickets.

What Non-League Day games can I watch and when?

A kid holding a football t-shirt, taking a picture with Non-League Day teams

There are 51 Non-League Day fixtures this year across our network, the majority of which start at 3PM.

Check the map below to find your nearest game.

How do I get tickets to a Non-League Day match?

2 people holding the Non League Day football trophy

For the most part you can buy your tickets on arrival but an increasing number of clubs have online options too. For some particularly popular games, you're advised to buy in advance. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy online than paying on arrival - one or two clubs are offering early bird prices already!

How do I get to Non-League Day matches?

There are South Western Railway services to each of the Non-League Day matches. See the closest SWR station to your chosen game in the map above. Then, plan your journey.

Explore our flexible range of ticket types to find the right option for your journey. You can get cheap train tickets to a Non-League Day match by booking early or going off-peak, and you could save even more with a Family and Friends Railcard or if you’re travelling in a group.

While you’re in town, why not make a day or weekend of it? There’s plenty to see and do at Non-League Day destinations across our network. Check the things to do and day trips and breaks sections of our travel blog for inspiration.