Baller FC Takeover coming to Ashton Gate 

Supporters heading to Ashton Gate for the 2025–26 Subway Women’s League Cup Final on Sunday can look forward to more than just the action on the pitch, with Baller FC bringing their Clubhouse experience to the stadium for the very first time.

The Baller FC Clubhouse will take over the Independence Sports Bar, creating a welcoming social space for fans before and after the match. Located next to the Fan Zone on the corner of the South Stand and Lansdown Stand, the Clubhouse will open from 11:15am and remain the place to be once the final whistle has blown for two additional hours.

Unlike the usual quick stop at a concourse bar, the Baller FC Clubhouse is designed as somewhere supporters can truly spend time together. It will be a space for fans to gather, meet fellow supporters, celebrate the occasion and soak up the atmosphere of a major final — whether arriving early before kick-off or staying behind after the match.

Throughout the day, fans can expect a lively mix of music, activities and community moments that reflect the culture around the women’s game. Huns ‘n’ Roses, the all-female DJ collective known for their infectious energy and love of football, will be on the decks providing the soundtrack for the day.

Supporters will also be able to pick up temporary tattoos designed in collaboration with artist collective Lucky Cowboys, capture the moment in a free photobooth where you can support your favourite team, and even bring along their Panini stickers to swap with fellow fans. Supporter groups from both clubs will be dropping in as well, giving fans the chance to connect with others from across the football community.

For Baller FC, creating a space like this inside an elite football stadium is something they are particularly excited about.

“We want the Clubhouse to feel like a genuine social space,” they explained. “Bars and concession areas in football grounds can often feel quite temporary — somewhere you grab a drink and quickly move on. The Clubhouse is about the opposite of that. It’s somewhere fans can stick around, chat, celebrate, commiserate and even have a dance.”

The atmosphere will only build as the day goes on, with supporters invited to return after the match for the first-ever post-match party at a Subway Women’s League Cup Final.

“Fans can expect a celebration for everyone, no matter who they support,” Baller FC added. “We’ve thrown plenty of parties around big games over the years and our crowds are great at celebrating rivalries while still coming together as a community. Whether you’re celebrating a win or dealing with the heartbreak of a loss, having a dance with your pals afterwards always makes the day that bit more special.”

For the team behind Baller FC, being part of such a major occasion for the women’s game is something they’re relishing.

“It’s really exciting to see grassroots fan groups, artists and performers being invited into spaces like this inside a major stadium,” they said. “Getting to do that at a cup final feels like the icing on the cake. We’re really looking forward to being part of something that feels truly by the fans and for the fans.”

The Baller FC Clubhouse will be open from 11:15am at the Independence Sports Bar, next to the Fan Zone at Ashton Gate, welcoming supporters from both sides to kick off the final in style — and keep the celebrations going long after full-time.

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