Last season saw the largest average attendance and best run of form in recent years, highlighting the incredible energy and support from our fans. The league season was a thrilling campaign that came down to the final game to determine a winner, with Sligo Rovers only being ruled out of title contention in the closing matches. Let’s carry that momentum into 2025 for another unforgettable season!

Why Choose a 2025 Season Ticket?

• Savings: Save over €70 compared to buying tickets match-by-match as an adult.
• Early Access: Season Ticket holders enjoy early access to high-demand special games, including friendlies and cup matches.
• Support the Club: Your Season Ticket helps sustain the club during the off-season when income is limited.

Gold Season Ticket: Elevate Your Matchday Experience

Take your experience to the next level with our Gold Season Ticket add-on. For just €60, you’ll have your name on your chosen seat for the entire season. Enjoy the convenience of having your spot reserved for all League and Cup matches at The Showgrounds. This premium option allows you to show your dedication in style and ensures a stress-free matchday experience.

A Club for the Community

Sligo Rovers is more than just a football club—it’s a cornerstone of our community. By purchasing a Season Ticket, you’re not just supporting the first teams; you’re helping us continue our work with:

• Our Academy: Training and nurturing future stars from across the North West.
• Football Social Responsibility Programmes:
  • DS Futsal Team: Promoting inclusion and providing opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome.
  • Walking Football Team: Encouraging physical activity and social interaction for senior members of our community.
  • Rovers Integration Team: Supporting integration and inclusion through football.

Where to Buy

Season Tickets are available both online and at the following local outlets:

• The Showgrounds Megastore Open Monday – Saturday 11am to 5pm
• Barton Smiths, Sligo
• Lavin’s Menswear, Ballymote
• Collery’s Shop, Beltra
• Jerry Kenny Sport, Ballina
• John Lowe, Carrick-on-Shannon
• Kelly Centra, Gurteen

Other Ways to Support the Club

Sligo Rovers offers several ways for fans and supporters to contribute to the success and sustainability of the club beyond purchasing Season Tickets. Your involvement makes a huge difference, both on and off the pitch. Here are some ways you can get involved:

• Annual Voluntary Donation:

  Make a lasting impact by contributing an annual voluntary donation of €100. These donations play a crucial role in sustaining the club during the off-season, ensuring our programmes and community initiatives continue to thrive.

• 500 Club:
  • Membership: Become a member of the lifeblood of Sligo Rovers for just €20 a month or €240 annually. Your support contributes directly to the club’s success both on and off the pitch.
  • Draw Prizes: Gain entry to monthly draws with amazing prizes, including €500 for first prize, five runner-up prizes of €100 each, and four prizes of €50 each.
  • Legacy: Since 2003, the 500 Club has raised over €2 million, all reinvested into Sligo Rovers.
  • Join the 500 Club!
• Club Lotto:
  • Weekly Draw: Held every Monday night, the Lotto provides crucial funds for Sligo Rovers’ activities.
  • Prizes: Win cash awards of up to €30,000. A weekly runner-up prize, such as a Tesco voucher worth €200, is awarded to one supporter matching three out of four numbers drawn.
  • Join the Club Lotto!

Sligo Rovers got their 2025 pre-season campaign underway on winning terms as they put five without reply past hosts Athlone Town at Lissywollen. 

The superb Jad Hakiki netted twice in the opening half on his first appearance in a Rovers shirt, after the lively Owen Elding had opened the scoring.

Three ahead at the break, substitutes Conor Cannon and Shae Malone added to the score during another impressive 45 minutes. 

Elding had the Bit O’Red in the lead after 13 minutes before new signing Hakiki had the first of his brace on 27 minutes, pulling off a super finish. The Dubliner had his second eight minutes later when he took a touch around the Town keeper before tapping home. 

Goalkeeper Conor Walsh was the only starting player to come out after the interval as manager John Russell made ten changes to his Rovers side at half time.

One of those subs, Cannon had Sligo’s fourth from a well worked set-piece just short of the break. While Malone netted Rovers fifth from close range six from time following persistent play from another new boy, Francely Lomboto. 

Rovers’ next pre-season outing comes on Tuesday, January 21st as we face Derry City at the Showgrounds at 2pm.

Sligo Rovers: Walsh; Van Hattum, Mahon, Denham, Hutchinson; Malley; Hakiki, Manning; Elding, Kavanagh, Fitzgerald. 

Subs used: Brush, Lomboto, O’Malley, McElroy, Morley, McDonagh, Yeboah, Reynolds, Cannon, Jonathan, Malone, Trialist 1.  

New Zealand international Oskar Van Hattum is the latest player to join Sligo Rovers, the club are excited to announce.

The 22-year-old winger joins from Australian A League side Wellington Phoenix and has signed a one year deal at the Showgrounds.

Van Hattum arrives at the Bit O’Red having spent his formative years in his homeland, featuring almost 50 times for Wellington’s first team, making his professional debut against Western United as a 19-year-old in 2021.

He has also represented New Zealand at various underage levels, making his senior debut against Solomon Islands during the 2024 OFC Men’s Nations Cup, a tournament which he and his Kiwi team mates went on to win.

Van Hattum was also part of the New Zealand U23 side which competed at last year’s Paris Olympics. He is Rovers boss John Russell’s second signing of the week following the arrival of goalkeeper Sam Sargeant.

Primarily a right sided plyer, Oskar’s versatility means he can operate on either flank and is also comfortable competing as a striker or a ten. He has also filled in at right back on occasion.

“I’m direct, I like to get in behind and drive at defenders”, he tells sligorovers.com.

“I can play in a few different positions so I’m looking forward to helping the team in any way I can. We want a European spot and we want trophies. But that’s down the line. For now, I’m just looking forward to meeting everyone and getting off to a good start against Waterford.”

Van Hattum is the latest player from the Pacific island to join the club following successful stints for compatriots Ryan De Vries, Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata in recent years. Contact with the latter was part of his research on Ireland before he made the decision to relocate half-way around the world. Oskar says fellow striker Mata played his part in convincing him that a move to Rovers was the right one.  

“The transfer is one that’s been in the works for the better part of a month really and I’m thrilled to get the deal done”, he beamed.

“I know the club has a big history, particularly in the fairly recent past and I can’t wait to get going and try and make more history here.

“The Irish league wouldn’t be too accessible from New Zealand but that just makes things more exciting for me. I spoke to Max and he only had positive things to say about the club, Sligo, the people and the people who run the club.

“I see a pathway there and I can’t wait to jump in. The A League and both the Australian and New Zealand national teams have grown the last few years and that’s why you see so many players moving from there to Europe. Max, Nando and Ryan are examples of players who have seized their chances and they’ve expanded their profiles from here. I want to do that too.”

Speaking about his latest addition, manager Russell says Van Hattum’s versatility will be a key asset for Rovers who continue preparations for the upcoming campaign.  

“Oskar is primarily a right winger but is comfortable playing across the front line where he will bring pace, power and directness to the team”, he explains.

“I feel his attributes will suit our league and it’s always vital to have players who can play in several positions. His work rate is excellent and I know he is very motivated by the challenge of playing in Europe.

“We’ve had good success bringing players in from New Zealand in recent years and we’re hoping Oskar can make a big impact at the club.”

David Goulden 

Photo credit: McIntosh/Photomac

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to announce that John Russell has secured the signature of goalkeeper Sam Sargeant ahead of the 2025 League of Ireland season.

Sargeant joins the Bit O’Red on a one year deal having spent the last 18 months with fellow Premier Division outfit Waterford. 

The much coveted 27-year-old played a starring role in the Blues’ magnificent early season form last year, before his year was cut short with injury. 

Sargeant featured 30 times for Waterford in 2024 having signed up at the RSC mid-way through their 2023 promotion season. This followed spells with Leyton Orient, Wealdstone and Barnet amongst others. 

The net minder arrives at Rovers in time to take part in a full pre-season and is expected to compete with Conor Walsh for the number one shirt. Speaking to sligorovers.com, Sergeant says he’s ready to get to work. 

“I spoke with John (Russell) a few times over the phone and I had little doubt where I wanted to be after that”, he says.

“I was very impressed with his whole approach. We had conversations about how I will contribute to the team. I feel it’s a really good fit and I can’t wait to get working with the staff up here as I feel I can really progress along with the team. 

“There’s a lot of experience already here. The players that the gaffer has signed from last year’s squad have proved already that they are more than good enough for this league. I am looking forward to building relationships with all these players. 

“Sligo, the town and county is football mad and it’s all about Rovers here. It’s a big club and I want to build on what I’ve already achieved in Ireland and help bring some success to Sligo.

“We can go as far as we want next season. If we stick together as a group and give everything we have, we know we can compete with anyone in this country.”

The Londoner’s 2024 season was brought to a halt last July when he fractured a bone in his hand in training. Sargeant is hoping months of rehab, recovery and hard work pay off at the Showgrounds as he returns to play. He is also aiming to make experience count going into 2025.

“The injury came at an unfortunate time really. I was in really good form when it happened and it just happened out of the blue. As much as I hated being out injured, it did give me the chance to work on other aspects of my game in terms of strength and leadership and now I’m fully recovered and feel stronger than ever before.

“I want to be a leader both on and off the pitch and use my experience in as positive a way as I can. It’s become a big part of my game since coming into the league.”

Speaking to sligorovers.com following his latest foray into the transfer market, boss Russell says that he too sees Sargeant as a potential figurehead within his squad heading into the new campaign which gets underway against the Sam’s old club Waterford on February 15th. 

“I’m delighted to bring Sam to the club”, Russell says. 

‘He made a big impact in his time at Waterford during his 18 months there. We feel his attributes are perfect for the way we want to play. 

“Sam is a very driven individual and I know he will be a big influence both on and off the pitch. 

“His quality and experience will be a massive asset to our group. We’re all excited to start working with him.”

David Goulden 

Ronan Manning is the latest player to join the ranks at Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2025 season, the club are delighted to confirm. 

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a one year deal at the Showgrounds and becomes John Russell’s seventeenth signing ahead of the new campaign which gets underway against Waterford on 15th February next. 

The Galway native began his career with local side Mervue before joining Galway United in 2017. He made his first team debut mid-way through that season and became a regular the following year. He moved on to Athlone Town in 2020 and an impressive year which saw him score eight times in eighteen league games, meant Manning attracted the interest of several clubs, with the young attacker electing to return to Eamonn Deacy Park in 2021. 

The former Republic of Ireland underage international missed most of that season with injury but returned in 2022, re-establishing himself as a mainstay in the Tribesmen’s starting sides before going on to win the First Division title with his hometown club in 2023. 

Having signed a 12 month deal at Rovers, Manning is now focused on becoming a regular on Showgrounds soil and says Rovers is the perfect place for him to further develop his craft. 

Speaking to sligorovers.com, he said: “Myself and John (Russell) spoke before the season finished and more so the last few weeks.

“The plan he laid out in terms of the direction Sligo Rovers is going and where he wants to take the club was impressive. Once I spoke to him, there was nowhere else for me.

“I’ve had some bad luck with injuries in the past but I feel I’ve emerged well from all that and I’m looking to put that behind me. I’m feeling at my best now and I’m ready to get going at Rovers.

“The style John likes to play suits my style. The supporters can expect to see someone who’s creative and always wants to get on the ball. I love to run at defenders and make things happen. I feel every player that has signed for Sligo Rovers has become a better player and I feel that can be the case with myself also.”

The once Irish schoolboy international, whose preferred position is at number ten but who is adept on either wing, looks forward to 2025, saying: “Rovers were close to Europe last season and it felt from the outside looking in that they were unlucky not to finish in the top 4. The aim this year has to be Europe and as high a finish as possible. 

“The Waterford game isn’t too far away and I am really looking forward to getting started in Sligo.” 

Commenting on his latest move in the market, boss Russell says he feels Manning can make a real impact in his time in the north west.

“I’ve always admired Ronan”, he comments. 

“He’s a brilliant footballer. I’ve always admired his ability to take the ball under pressure, go past men and make things happen on the pitch. 

“Yes, he’s been unfortunate with injuries at times but this happens sometimes in a footballer’s career, it’s part and parcel.

“He has worked extremely hard in the background and I believe we can get the best out of him. He can have a big part to play next season.”   

David Goulden 

Reece Hutchinson is the latest player to commit to Sligo Rovers for the 2025 season, the club are thrilled to confirm. 

Hutchinson has signed a one year deal which brings the 24-year-old into his third season at the Showgrounds. 

The left back joined the Bit O’Red on loan from Cheltenham Town before the commencement of the 2023 season and made the move permanent that summer following an impressive start to his Sligo stint. 

The Birmingham native has appeared almost 50 times for Rovers to date, scoring three times. He ended last season having appeared in all 38 competitive first team games. 

Speaking to sligorovers.com, Reece says the Showgrounds is the ideal venue for him to further develop his game.

“Sligo is a second home for me and there was no question for me whether I’d be hanging around or not”, he says. 

“This is where I want to play and this is where I enjoy my football. Ultimately, I signed because I have real belief in John (Russell) and his plans. I know he will add quality between now and the start of next season. 

“I am hugely ambitious and I wouldn’t have signed if I wasn’t. We weren’t miles off Europe last year and we can push for a European finish this season, I believe. That’s the mentality the management puts into all the players and that’s a huge attraction for any player.”

Looking forward to his third campaign at Rovers, Hutchinson says he now wishes to push on from an impressive 2024 which saw the Bit O’Red sustain a push for Europe up until the final straight. 

“My first year was all about adapting to the league and learning to be away from home but I have loved every minute at Rovers. But last year was really positive. I was able to play to a high level even with a small injury and learned how to manage both the injury and my body that bit better.  

“I have always backed myself but coming to Rovers brought that confidence and swagger back to my game. The manager likes to play the style of football that really suits me and it helps me progress as a footballer.”

Speaking about the re-signing, Rovers boss Russell says he has secured the services of the league’s finest left full.

“Reece is a player who has made huge strides since coming to Rovers. He fits in perfectly with the way we want to play”, Russell noted. 

“His ability to carry the ball and create chances as well as chip in with goals is a massive asset for us. He’s the best left back in the country in my opinion and is great to work with both on and off the field. 

“There’s so much more to come from him too. His mentality is excellent and he wants to keep pushing and improving himself.” 

David Goulden 

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of Republic of Ireland under-21 international Jad Hakiki. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder joins the Bit O’Red on a two year deal. 

The Dubliner signs from former club Dundalk having spent the second half of the 2024 season at Oriel Park, following a move from Shelbourne in the summer. He has plenty of game time under his belt having played over 50 times between both the Lilywhites and Shels. 

Comfortable at number ten or out wide, Hakiki was also part of Jim Crawford’s Irish U21 squad which twice faced Sweden in Spain last month. 

The former Cambridge FC man’s addition, brings to 15 the number of players signed up for next season. 

Rovers boss John Russell was a long time admirer of the attacker and Hakiki says the feeling was mutual.

“The manager rang me a while back to tell me he was interested and why Sligo Rovers would be a great choice for me”, he explains. 

“He gave some great insight into how he wants to do things and he spoke my language really. I had other options but my heart was always set on coming here once I spoke to the management team and got a good idea of their plans going forward. 

“I’ve played against Rovers many times and I’ve always liked the way they play so I can’t wait to get into that system. The number ten would be my best position, I feel.”

Looking ahead to the coming season, Jad is feeling optimistic and is raring to get going.  

“I always want to go forward to create chances and score goals. I’d like to think the way I play can excite the supporters. I can’t wait to get going now and be part of a really competitive team, hunting silverware and a European spot.” 

Hakiki’s new boss is also eager to see him adorn the Bit O’Red. 

“Jad is a very exciting signing for us”, Russell says. “He is a player who really caught my eye last season and has bags of ability. He’s able to carry the ball and beat players which is exactly the type of player we need. I want to sign players who will make the difference in the final third so Jad’s creativity will be a big asset for us. 

“He comes to Sligo at a really good stage in his development. He was capped with the 21s recently so we know the type of talent we’re taking on. He is really effective centrally but also can operate in wide areas which will suit us. We’re really looking forward to working with him. I am sure the fans will enjoy watching him too.” 

David Goulden