MEDIA ACCESS FOR 2026
Single match credentials provide media access to Tides home matches. All applications will be reviewed by the club, and approved media will be notified via email. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee accreditation.
Media credentials are non-transferable and are issued with the purpose of providing access to interviews and written, audio and visual accounts of the game as appropriate. Media members should not use access for autographs, personal photographs and/or commercial requests.
Credentialed media must adhere to NSL’s terms and conditions, NSL Guidelines, and Halifax Tides FC Media Policy. Failure to comply may result in revocation of access.
Media Logistics
Halifax Tides FC season will take place at Wanderers Grounds, following stadium protocols. All approved media will receive a Halifax Tides FC single match credential located at check-in, at Gate F, 2hrs before kickoff.
Application Guidelines
Please fill out the form below to request a 2026 Media Credential for upcoming Halifax Tides matches at Wanderers Grounds.
Accredited media may observe the first 15 minutes of matchday-1 training.
Submitting a request does not guarantee credential approval.
Only working professionals with a legitimate editorial assignment will be considered.
All approved media must adhere to NSL Media Guidelines and the Halifax Tides FC Media Policy.
Failure to comply may result in the revocation of access and the loss of future credentialing privileges.
Deadline to apply for individual 2026 Match Day Credential: 72 hours prior to each match.
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Training Access
Credentialed media may observe the first 15 minutes of designated training sessions.
All other training sessions are closed unless otherwise approved.
Media must RSVP in advance to attend training sessions.
Credentialed media may observe the first 15 minutes of designated training sessions.
All other training sessions are closed unless otherwise approved.
Media must RSVP in advance to attend training sessions.
Restricted Areas
Media are strictly prohibited from entering:
- Locker rooms (pre-match and post-match)
- Player lounges
- Medical or treatment areas
All materials, conversations, and information within these areas are confidential.
Media are strictly prohibited from entering:
- Locker rooms (pre-match and post-match)
- Player lounges
- Medical or treatment areas
All materials, conversations, and information within these areas are confidential.
Parking Notice
Public parking availability.
No parking passes provided.
Recommendation to arrive early or use alternative transport.
Public parking availability.
No parking passes provided.
Recommendation to arrive early or use alternative transport.
Press Box Information
The press box provides working media with:
- Reserved seating for accredited journalists.
- Media box seating is limited and will be reserved.
- Water and snacks will be provided to credentialed media.
- Secure, controlled access during match hours
- Player agents, VIPs and non-working guests are not permitted in media-designated areas.
The press box provides working media with:
- Reserved seating for accredited journalists.
- Media box seating is limited and will be reserved.
- Water and snacks will be provided to credentialed media.
- Secure, controlled access during match hours
- Player agents, VIPs and non-working guests are not permitted in media-designated areas.
Media Code of Conduct/ Credential Conduct Rules
Media credentials and access will be granted only to individuals with a legitimate working function at a match, training session or league-sanctioned event. Credentials are non-transferable and may not be shared, resold or used for personal purposes. Unauthorized use of credentials is grounds for removal from the venue and permanent revocation.
The following actions may result in ejection and/or credential seizure:
- Requesting autographs or photos with players or coaches
- Taking photos with players or coaches
- Using credentials for non-working guests
- Conducting interviews outside approved times or locations
- Unprofessional behaviour (e.g. cheering in the press box, consuming alcohol, or disregarding venue rules)
- Posting photos of media credentials on social media
- Entering restricted areas without authorization
- Attempting to sell or transfer credentials
- Unprofessional behaviour after warnings from staff
Media credentials and access will be granted only to individuals with a legitimate working function at a match, training session or league-sanctioned event. Credentials are non-transferable and may not be shared, resold or used for personal purposes. Unauthorized use of credentials is grounds for removal from the venue and permanent revocation.
The following actions may result in ejection and/or credential seizure:
- Requesting autographs or photos with players or coaches
- Taking photos with players or coaches
- Using credentials for non-working guests
- Conducting interviews outside approved times or locations
- Unprofessional behaviour (e.g. cheering in the press box, consuming alcohol, or disregarding venue rules)
- Posting photos of media credentials on social media
- Entering restricted areas without authorization
- Attempting to sell or transfer credentials
- Unprofessional behaviour after warnings from staff