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Utilita Bowl is on a mission to become the world's greenest international cricket stadium. Home to some of England's most successful cricket teams as well as Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, eforea spa, Boundary Lakes Golf Course, Hampshire Wellbeing Centre and BEEFY's Restaurant.
Cricket
Cricket

Utilita Bowl is the home of Hampshire Cricket and Southern Brave, whilst also being a host venue for England Cricket internationals.

In 2024, Hampshire Cricket finished second in the Vitality County Championship, reached the knock-out stage of the Metro Bank One Day Cup and hosted seven action-packed Vitality Blast fixtures as Hampshire Hawks.

Southern Vipers went into their final season as the ‘Vipers’, reaching both Charlotte Edwards Cup and Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy semi-finals.

Southern Brave Men finished Runners-Up in The Hundred after hosting four spectacular double header matchdays at Utilita Bowl with the Women’s side in July & August.

Both England Men & Women hosted sold-out IT20 cricket at the venue based just outside Southampton. England Women welcomed New Zealand, before England Men hosted Ashes rivals Australia.

In 2025, England return for three international fixtures, including Men's fixtures against West Indies and South Africa, as well as England Women hosting India.
Spa
Spa

Hilton - Southampton Utilita Bowl's eforea spa is a place like no other, an oasis of luxury, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Boasting a multitude of thermal experiences and luxurious journeys, you’re sure to find yourself emerging brighter, refreshed and re-connected.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me-time’, a pamper day with friends or a weekend away with a loved one, look no further, allow eforea's expert team to take it from here.
BEEFY'S
BEEFY'S

BEEFY'S is a British bar and restaurant inspired by Lord Botham and located at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is Utilita Bowl's 18-hole golf course.

The parkland course - opened in July 2017 - set against the backdrop of Hampshire Cricket's home, is complete with USGA standard greens and is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.

Boundary Lakes offers green fees from £32.50, society days from £35 and has a range of Memberships available.
Hotel
Hotel

Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, the stunning 171-bedroom hotel, located at the home of Hampshire Cricket, boasts a luxury eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham fine dining restaurant, a gym and extensive meeting and event space as well as the venue's 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

With all this to keep you busy and a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep, we're confident you won't be able to stay for long enough.
Hospitality
Hospitality

Discover and book premium corporate or private hospitality packages for international and domestic cricket at Utilita Bowl.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is Utilita Bowl's bespoke healthcare facility offering a wide selection of services - including physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise classes - to all.

The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
Weddings & Events
Weddings & Events

If you’re planning the office Christmas party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, Utilita Bowl's superb choice of suites and personalised service assure luxury and unsurpassed quality.

With bespoke and tailor-made finest cuisine menus, the capacity to plan the most intimate of gatherings or welcome up to 450 guests, breathtaking on-site facilities including eforea spa, gym, restaurants and of course, luxury rooms and accommodation, Utilita Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
Christmas & NYE
Christmas & NYE

Festive celebrations at Utilita Bowl & Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl. Our venue offers a sleigh full of Christmas party options. Explore our packages now.
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

Utilita Bowl's broad range of stylish and luxurious suites, cutting edge audio-visual capabilities and bespoke catering provision, deem the venue the ideal location for a vast array of meetings and conferences.

Whether it’s a meeting for ten in our boardroom or an exhibition in our expansive Hilton Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
Charity
Charity

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to Utilita Bowl.
Recreation
Recreation

Hampshire Cricket Board.
Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
What's On
What's On

Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.

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2022 Second XI Fixtures Announced

View the full Hampshire Second XI fixtures ahead of the 2022 season

14 February 2022

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have today announced the Second XI fixtures for the 2022 season.

Hampshire will get their season underway with two Second Eleven Championships at the The Ageas Bowl, against Durham and Surrey. These championship matches will take place from 11-14 and 19-22 April respectively.

Hampshire will also compete in the Second XI T20 competition, with fixtures beginning on 18^th May, when the The Ageas Bowl contingent will host Sussex. The group-stage of the competition consists of 11 fixtures in total, with Finals Day to be held on 9^th June at Arundel.

As in previous seasons, T20 double-headers with fixtures will be played at approximately 11:30am and 3pm on each day. Most T20 Cup matches will begin at 2:00pm with other match times to be determined.

The fixture list can be viewed in full below or by clicking here.

HAMPSHIRE CRICKET SECOND ELEVEN FIXTURES – 2022

Month	Date	Competition	Opponents	Venue	Start Time
April	11-14	Second Eleven Championship	Durham	The Ageas Bowl	11:00
	19-22	Second Eleven Championship	Surrey	The Ageas Bowl	11:00
	26-27	Friendly	Cardiff UCCE	Away (TBC)	11:00

May	3-6	Second Eleven Championship	Middlesex	Radlett CC	11:00
	10	T20 Friendly Double Header	Club Cricket Conference	Valley End CC	11:00
	18	T20 Cup	Sussex	The Ageas Bowl	13:00
	19	T20 Cup Double Header	Essex	The Ageas Bowl	11:30
	19	T20 Cup Double Header	Essex	The Ageas Bowl	15:00
	23	T20 Cup	Middlesex	The Ageas Bowl	14:00
	24	T20 Cup	Sussex	Horsham CC	14:00
	25	T20 Cup Double Header	Kent	Beckenham	11:30
	25	T20 Cup Double Header	Kent	Beckenham	15:00
	26	T20 Cup	Surrey	The Ageas Bowl	14:00
	30	T20 Cup	Surrey	LSE, New Malden	TBC

June	3	T20 Cup	Middlesex	Merchant Taylor's School	14:00
	6	T20 Friendly Double Header	Army	Aldershot	11:30
	9	T20 Cup	Finals Day	Arundel	11:30
	20-23	Second Eleven Championship	Kent	The Ageas Bowl	11:00
	27-30	Second Eleven Championship	Essex	The Ageas Bowl	11:00

July	11-14	Second Eleven Championship	Somerset	Taunton Vale	11:00
	18-21	Second Eleven Championship	Glamorgan	The Ageas Bowl	11:00

August	30-2 September	Second Eleven Championship	Sussex	Preston Nomads	11:00

September	5-8	Second Eleven Championship	Kent	Folkestone CC	10:30
	12-15	Second Eleven Championship	Worcestershire	The Ageas Bowl	10:30

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Daily Highlights: Essex v Hampshire Men, Rothesay County Championship

Tuesday 24 June

Watch highlights of Hampshire Men's Rothesay County Championship match against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground

Report & Reaction: Essex v Hampshire Men, Rothesay County Championship

Tuesday 24 June

Read the match report & hear reaction from Hampshire Men's Rothesay County Championship match against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground

Live Stream: Essex v Hampshire Men, Rothesay County Championship

Tuesday 24 June

Watch the live stream of Hampshire Hawks Men's Rothesay County Championship match against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground

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