Bradford City football fans are set to experience live wrestling as a warm-up before the team's EFL Cup game this Saturday. Shipley-based Kingdom Wrestling will stage a series of bouts in the open-air courtyard space of Darley Street Market, both before and after the 15:00 BST match against Rochdale.
This event is part of the Bantams in the Courtyard FanZone, a council-run initiative returning to Darley Street Market after a successful trial last season. Councillor Ian Walker, executive member for neighbourhoods and communities, noted the popularity of last season's FanZones, which offered live music and entertainment.
The council has confirmed that other events will be held at the city centre venue before every Saturday home game that has a 15:00 kick-off. Darley Street Market, which opened in July 2025, was named the UK's best food market in February, just over six months after its opening.