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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 hosting England internationals and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2026.

Join Hampshire as they compete in the traditional four-day Rothesay County Championship competition, ahead of both men's and women's sides turning attention to the action-packed Vitality Blast T20 competition as Hampshire Hawks in May-July.

Hampshire then return to compete in the Metro Bank One Day Cup - the 50-over competition in which both sides finished runners-up in 2025 - and the Final of the Women's competition, to be hosted once again at Utilita Bowl on Saturday 19th September 2026.

July and August will once again see The Hundred land at Utilita Bowl for four spectacular men's and women's double header matchdays.

Cricket’s greatest rivalry will then arrive at Utilita Bowl in 2027, as England and Australia go head-to-head in an Ashes Test Match, which promises to be one of the biggest and most in-demand sporting occasions ever hosted at the venue.
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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

Celebrate the festive season in style. Bookings now open!
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.
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- The Lashes Ladies Charity Lunch
- Hampshire Cricket Foundation Auction
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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Blast Guide: El Clasicoast Returns!

Friday 24 April

Find out which Vitality Blast game is for you! In this edition, we dive into the South Coast derby, Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks coming to Utilita Bowl on 2 June

Headlines

Shaheen Afridi: An Update

Wednesday 2 September

The 20-year-old seamer will represent Hampshire in this year's Vitality Blast

Report & Reaction: Essex Eagles v Hampshire, Vitality Blast

Tuesday 1 September

Hampshire leg-spinner Mason Crane claimed 3-18 to help Hampshire secure a vital first Vitality Blast victory against Essex Eagles at Chelmsford

LIVE STREAM: Essex Eagles v Hampshire - Vitality Blast

Tuesday 1 September

Watch a live stream of Hampshire's Vitality clash against Essex Eagles at Chelmsford

MATCH CENTRE: Essex Eagles v Hampshire - Vitality Blast

Tuesday 1 September

Follow a live scorecard and stats from Hampshire's Vitality Blast match against Essex Eagles at Chelmsford

Dave Allen: Hampshire At Chelmsford

Monday 31 August

Ahead of Tuesday's clash with Essex in the Vitality Blast at Chelmsford, Hampshire Cricket historian Dave Allen looks back at our T20 history against the Eagles on the road

Report & Reaction: Sussex Sharks v Hampshire, Vitality Blast

Sunday 30 August

James Fuller and Tom Alsop both struck half-centuries but Hampshire suffered a narrow Vitality Blast defeat against Sussex Sharks

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Blast Guide: El Clasicoast Returns!

Headlines

Shaheen Afridi: An Update

Report & Reaction: Essex Eagles v Hampshire, Vitality Blast

LIVE STREAM: Essex Eagles v Hampshire - Vitality Blast

MATCH CENTRE: Essex Eagles v Hampshire - Vitality Blast

Dave Allen: Hampshire At Chelmsford

Report & Reaction: Sussex Sharks v Hampshire, Vitality Blast

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