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Venue

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 home to Hampshire Cricket, Hampshire Hawks and Southern Brave, while also hosting major international cricket.

The 2026 season features the Rothesay County Championship, Vitality Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup action, four Southern Brave double headers in The Hundred, England internationals and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

In 2027, international cricket returns with three newly announced fixtures, headlined by England Men facing Australia in a historic Ashes Test Match at Utilita Bowl.
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 Bar & Restaurant takes inspiration from cricketing legend Lord Botham and overlooks the breath-taking Utilita Bowl cricket ground. Located at Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, it's the perfect place to relax, refuel, and enjoy the atmosphere.
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.
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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Match Preview: Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Friendly

Hampshire take on Gloucestershire in a two-day pre-season friendly at The Ageas Bowl, starting on Monday 27th March

Sunday 26 March 2023

Hampshire welcome Gloucestershire to The Ageas Bowl for a two-day pre-season friendly, starting on Monday 27^th March, ahead of the start of the LV= Insurance County Championship campaign.

Hampshire Squad

Hampshire have named a 13-player squad for the friendly against Gloucestershire. Nick Gubbins will captain the side.

Full Hampshire Squad

Nick Gubbins (31) Captain	Kyle Abbott (87)
Keith Barker (13)	Ben Brown (10)
Mason Crane (32)	Aneurin Donald (12)
James Fuller (26)	Ian Holland (22)
Fletcha Middleton (19)	Felix Organ (3)
Tom Prest (24)	Joe Weatherley (5)
Brad Wheal (58)

Match Day Information

Fans are able to attend The Ageas Bowl to enjoy the friendly action, with no ticket required to gain entry, however the East side of the ground will be closed.

Parking is free and Blocks A-J and X will open at 10:30am each day ahead of play starting at 11am.

The Arlott Atrium will be the only bar open but will be serving limited snacks and drinks.

The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open as usual from 10am – 4pm on each day of the friendly.

Coverage

The match will not be streamed live but periodic updates will be available on the Hampshire Cricket social media channels.

Both the Hampshire Cricket App and www.ageasbowl.com/cricket will also host a live match centre with scorecard, statistics and insight available throughout the match.

Weather Forecast

Please follow the link to view the latest weather forecast for The Ageas Bowl: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6620360

Latest

Academy Duo Eve O'Neill And Shristi Patil Sign First Pro Contracts

Friday 2 October

Spin bowler Eve O’Neill and batter Shristi Patil have signed one-year professional contracts

Nancy Harman And Megan Sturge Join Glamorgan

Thursday 1 October

All-rounders Nancy Harman and Megan Sturge have left Hampshire and will join Glamorgan for 2027

Hampshire Duo To Play In Tri-Series v Pakistan And Sri Lanka

Thursday 1 October

Hampshire’s Sonny Baker and Liam Dawson are named in England’s 16-player squad to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series

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Discrimination Reporting

We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for everyone. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination you can report it through the ECB’s website by clicking here.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Officer: Stuart Chatfield

+447552 533 692

[email protected]

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Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH

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Match Preview: Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Friendly

Latest

Academy Duo Eve O'Neill And Shristi Patil Sign First Pro Contracts

Nancy Harman And Megan Sturge Join Glamorgan

Hampshire Duo To Play In Tri-Series v Pakistan And Sri Lanka

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