Leeds accessible parking will get a new priority booking window from the Tottenham Hotspur fixture on Saturday 7th November, the club has announced.
Supporters registered with Leeds United as disabled will be able to book one day before parking goes on sale to Season Ticket Holders and Members with a valid match ticket. The change follows consultation over access to Elland Road during the West Stand redevelopment.
Leeds accessible parking: who gets priority?
The Leeds accessible parking priority window is for registered disabled supporters who hold a valid season ticket or match ticket. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
It is a chance to book earlier, not a guarantee of a parking space. Leeds say they expect registered disabled supporters who book during the priority period should normally be able to secure one.
The club says the change follows dialogue with its Disabled Advisory Group, Supporter Advisory Board and Leeds United Disabled Organisation. Some supporters welcomed advance booking, while others raised concerns about finding suitable parking close to the stadium.
132 free spaces amid reduced capacity
The Leeds accessible parking update says there are currently 132 free accessible spaces. That consists of 115 spaces provided under the club’s parking arrangements with Leeds City Council and 17 relocated from Lowfields Road for safety reasons.
Once those free spaces have been allocated, registered disabled supporters can still buy from the remaining general parking allocation, subject to availability. The priority window does not mean every space available to book is free.
The redevelopment has removed almost 1,000 parking spaces from use since the start of the season, according to the club. Capacity will remain restricted while the work continues.
Leeds accessible parking and travel alternatives
The 17 wider accessible spaces in Zone 1 of the Purple Car Park are reserved specifically for wheelchair users. Leeds City Council has commissioned re-lining to support wider bays, with completion still to follow.
Accessible buses will also run from the Stourton and Temple Green Park & Ride sites on matchdays. Separately, the club says its partnership with White Rose Office Park provides 1,200 matchday parking spaces for home games.
Leeds accessible parking is booked in advance using digital tickets. Supporters should check the relevant match ticket announcement for on-sale dates, rather than assume the November priority arrangement applies to an earlier fixture.
For ground background, read our Elland Road stadium guide. The new arrangements are set out in Leeds United’s accessible parking update.
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