Hampshire Hawks' Vitality Blast campaign gets underway as they welcome Surrey to Utilita Bowl next Thursday (30th May) as part of the Vitality Blast Off Double-Header with Women's double champions, Southern Vipers.
Gates open at 2pm ahead of a 3pm start for the Vipers' match against Western Storm, while the Hawks game begins at 7pm.
Utilita Bowl recorded their best ever supporter experience scores in 2023 and the venue looks set to host more fans than ever before to watch the most successful team in T20 history target a historic fourth Vitality Blast title. As well as offering the best view and the best food and drink in cricket, as voted for by the fans, the stadium will have a number of activations available to try throughout the Vitality Blast campaign.
DJ Vin
Upon arrival opposite the West Gate, DJ Vin and RH9 will be bringing you an eclectic mix of summer anthems ahead of the Hawks Vitality Blast action from gates opening.
Family Fun Zone
The Family Fun Zone will be present on the Hilltop Terrace with activations from Energise Sports, which will include cricket and garden game activities.
Paint Our Mural
Also in the Family Fun Zone, you can add to our new mural, provided by Jennie Farmer Art, which will be available to paint on every matchday.
Interval Entertainment
During the innings break of the Hawks games, fans will have the chance to show off their catching skills on Utilita Bowl's outfield. Can you take the high catch under pressure?
Activity Packs
There will also be activity packs available for kids to keep themselves entertained with word searches, colouring and much more included.
Post-Match Signatures & Selfies With Players
At the end of each game Hawks & Vipers players will be hold a signing and selfies session on the edge of the boundary in front of the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion.
Post-Match Live Music
Finally, after play of each Hawks match, there will be bands performing live music between the Atrium and the Shane Warne stand.
Tickets for Hampshire Hawks’ home Group Stage matches are still available and can be secured at the cheaper, advance rate by purchasing before the day of the match.
Fans have the choice of selecting general admission tickets, Ticket Plus, or further discounted group tickets for groups of 6+.
Ticket Plus provides an upgraded experience to ticket buyers, where customers can skip the queue to access the ground with priority gate entry on the matchday, enjoy the best view in cricket from premium suite seating and relax in a private suite with a bar.
Buy tickets via the link below. Please note, group tickets can be purchased online for groups of 6-19. Click here to book a group of 20+.
Utilita Bowl offers a range of hospitality packages Hampshire Hawks' home Vitality Blast matchdays, with inclusive high-quality food and complimentary drinks across a mix of shared suites and private boxes.
Hospitality packages and pitch-facing hotel rooms at Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl are selling fast for all of the Hawks’ Vitality Blast home fixtures, find out how you can level up your experience via the link below.
You can still watch every Hampshire Hawks match at Utilita Bowl by securing a Premium Membership, providing exclusive benefits and access to every Hampshire Cricket home matchday.
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