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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
- England Internationals
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
- England vs India IT20
- England vs Sri Lanka IT20
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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2024 Second XI Fixtures Announced

View the full Hampshire Second XI fixture list ahead of the 2024 season

Saturday 10 February 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently announced the Second XI fixtures for the 2024 season.

After three friendlies, Hampshire begin their season in the Second XI Championship taking on Middlesex at Radlett, starting on Monday 22^nd April. The first match at Utilita Bowl will take place between Monday 29^th April and Thursday 2^nd May against Essex.

Hampshire will also compete in the Second XI T20 competition, with fixtures beginning on Thursday 23^rd May, taking on south coast rivals Sussex at Arundel. The group-stage of the competition consists of 10 fixtures in total, with Finals Day to be held on Tuesday 16^th June at Wormsley.

As in previous seasons, T20 double-header fixtures will be played at approximately 11:30am and 3pm on each day. Most T20 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 – 2024

Month	Date	Competition	Opponents	Venue	Start Time
April	3-5	Friendly	Lancashire	Utilita Bowl	11:00
	8-9	Friendly	Surrey	Utilita Bowl	11:30
	17-18	Friendly	Cardiff University	Newport CC	11:00
	22-25	Second XI Championship	Middlesex	Radlett CC	11:00
	29-2 May	Second XI Championship	Essex	Utilita Bowl	11:00

May	7-9	Second XI Championship	Gloucestershire	Utilita Bowl	11:00
	13	T20 Friendly	Army Cricket	Tidworth	12:00
	16	T20 Friendly Double Header	Club Cricket Conference	Utilita Bowl	11:30 & 15:00
	21	T20 Friendly	RAF Cricket	Utilita Bowl	14:00
	23	T20 Cup	Sussex	Arundel	14:00
	28	T20 Friendly Double Header	Oxford University	The Parks, Oxford	11:30 & 15:00
	30	T20 Cup	Middlesex	Enfield CC	14:00

June	4	T20 Cup	Middlesex	Utilita Bowl	14:00
	6	T20 Cup	Essex	Utilita Bowl	14:00
	10	T20 Cup Double Header	Kent	Tunbridge Wells	11:00 & 15:00
	13	T20 Cup	Surrey	Utilita Bowl	14:00
	17-20	Second XI Championship	Sussex	Utilita Bowl	11:00
	24-27	Second XI Championship	Surrey	LSE, New Malden	11:00

July	1	T20 Cup	Essex	Southend	13:00
	5	T20 Cup	Surrey	LSE, New Malden	14:00
	9	T20 Cup	Sussex	Utilita Bowl	14:00
	16	T20 Cup	Finals Day	Wormsley	TBC
	23	50 Over Friendly	Army Cricket	Winchester College	11:00

August	27-30	Second XI Championship	Kent	Utilita Bowl	11:00

September	2-5	Second XI Championship	Glamorgan	Newport CC	10:30
	16-19	Second XI Championship	Somerset	Taunton Vale	10:30

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Australian Duo Neser And Lehmann Join Hampshire For 2026

Friday 12 December

Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season

Matthew Hayden: Australia's Threatening Force

Thursday 11 December

Hayden's history with the Ashes is both intimidating and 'cheeky'

Priority Club Introduced To Give Fans Early Access at Utilita Bowl

Wednesday 10 December

A new offering providing fans earlier access to high-demand fixtures, including The Ashes 2027

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Australian Duo Neser And Lehmann Join Hampshire For 2026

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