Forget the tennis, forget England's poor showing at the World Cup, forget watching cyclists you've never heard of for ten seconds, the proper stuff is back this weekend.
For the opening game of the preseason campaign, Dale travel to AFC Fylde. As has been the case in previous years, there'll be a good number of supporters making the journey to watch Keith Hill's men.
Whilst there might not be too many new players to have a look at this time, there will be new faces in the form of Jack Muldoon and trialist Cameron Parks in a game in which most of the squad will get some game time.
Admission to the game will cost £6 for adults, £4 for concessions and under sixteens and serving members of the armed forces getting in free of charge.
Kick off is at 3pm.