Dale's forthcoming game against Preston North End will be an all ticket affair, and supporters are advised that tickets are available to be purchased for this game now.
The game will be Dale's first of 2012, and the Bank Holiday match has been made a 1pm kick off. No supporters will be able to attend this match unless they have purchased a ticket for this game in advance.
Normal matchday admission prices will apply, and tickets are now on sale from the main office at Spotland. Normal office hours apply but there are a number of additional late night openings to allow as many supporters as possible to attend this game.
| Date | Open | Close |
| Thursday 22nd December | 9am | 8pm |
| Friday 23rd December | 9am | 8pm |
| Saturday 24th December | 9am | 1pm |
| Friday 30th December | 9am | 8pm |
| Saturday 31st December | 9am | 1pm |
The deadline for ticket sales will be 1pm on December 31st. The ticket office will not be open on New Years Day, and no tickets will be available on the day of the match.
The game will take place on Monday 2nd January.