Hampshire Hawks Confirm 2026 Vitality Blast Fixtures
Utilita Bowl will host seven Vitality Blast matchdays in 2026, including five double headers, starting on Tuesday 26th May
There is plenty to look forward to at the The Ageas Bowl over the coming weeks following the recent culmination of Hampshire and England’s cricketing endeavours at the picture-perfect venue.
From Marwell’s Zany Zebras to the Best Fireworks Party in the South, there’s something for everyone at the home of Hampshire Cricket this autumn.
Goodbye Event: Friday 14th - Monday 17th October
Charity Auction: Tuesday 18th October
Following the hugely successful summer art trails in Southampton City Centre and Marwell Zoo, the The Ageas Bowl will exhibit all of Marwell’s Zany Zebras sculptures and miniatures for a dramatic one-off ‘Zebratastic Weekend’!
Why not head down for this unique showcase event and see all 197 zebras together.
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It will also be a chance to preview the zebras ahead of Marwell’s Charity Fundraising Auction at Hilton Southampton – The Ageas Bowl on 18th October. The auction aims to raise vital funds for endangered Grevy’s zebra and other at risk species.
Come and experience how good healthy living can be at the The Ageas Bowl, where food and drink samples will be on offer at a great family event.
Explore over 40 stalls offering a range of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, organic and sugar-free products.
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The Ageas Bowl's ever-popular annual Fireworks Party is back on Friday 4th November this year and is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before, with a music soundtrack accompanying a 20 minute firework display.
Heart Radio will provide music, entertainment and competitions, whilst there will also be a funfair on site to provide build-up to the extensive fireworks display.

The Heart Angels will be in attendance too, providing plenty of children's entertainment throughout the evening and there will also be an appearance from community singing sensation ‘The Rock Choir’!
Written by former Kent and Derbyshire cricketer James Graham-Brown, When The Eye Has Gone is a one-man show that dramatizes the all-too-short-life of Colin Milburn, the former England and Northants player.
On a UK National Tour in November, the show is set to visit all 18 first-class counties and comes to Hampshire on Monday 21st November.
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Utilita Bowl will host seven Vitality Blast matchdays in 2026, including five double headers, starting on Tuesday 26th May
Hampshire Cricket has today confirmed a landmark multi-year partnership with Castore, marking the start of a new era as the club teams up with one of the most exciting and innovative sportswear brands in the game.
Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl have been awarded the Best Vitality Blast Spectator Experience Award at the 2025 ECB Business of Cricket Awards