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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
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.
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
- The Lashes Ladies Charity Lunch
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: Warwickshire v Hampshire Women, Pre-Season Friendly

Hampshire Women head to Birmingham to play Warwickshire in their first 50-over friendly of the season

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Warwickshire v Hampshire Women

Friendly

Wednesday 1 April (10:30am start)

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Hampshire Women head to the second city where they will play Warwickshire in a 50-over friendly at Edgbaston.

Georgia Adams side recently came back from their first-ever pre-season tour to Desert Springs, where they got valuable time in the middle, and have been putting in the hard work back at the nets at Utilita Bowl.

The team made the final of last year's Metro Bank One Day Cup, and will be keen to go one step further at Utilita Bowl on 19^th September this year.

Read more of Hampshire’s pre-season via the link below.

Pre-Season Updates For Hampshire

Hampshire

Hampshire have named a 13-player squad for their friendly against Warwickshire.

New signings Francesca Sweet and Hannah Hardwick will feature for the first time for Hampshire, with Rhianna Southby back from her intra-squad series with the England set-up.

Full Hampshire squad

Naomi Dattani (11)	Rhianna Southby † (17)
Daisy Gibb (15)	Pippa Sproul † (7)
Hannah Hardwick (19)	Megan Sturge † (3)
Nancy Harman (25)	Francesca Sweet (13)
Ava Lee (33)	Poppy Tulloch (24)
Ella McCaughan (8)	Bex Tyson (35)
Abi Norgrove (12)

Admission

Spectators are welcome to attend Warwickshire v Hampshire Women at Edgbaston free of charge.

Coverage

The match will not be live streamed, but fans can keep up to date with the live match centre with scorecard, statistics, and insight via www.utilitabowl.com/cricket/news.

Weather Forecast

Please follow the link to view the latest weather forecast for Edgbaston: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2650236.

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Match Preview: Warwickshire v Hampshire Women, Pre-Season Friendly

Tuesday 31 March

Hampshire Women head to Birmingham to play Warwickshire in their first 50-over friendly of the season

James Vince Shortlisted For The T20 Hall Of Fame

Tuesday 31 March

Club legend James Vince has been shortlisted as one of six men’s players to be inducted into the brand-new T20 Hall of Fame alongside former Hampshire players Danny Briggs, Charlotte Edwards, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Hampshire To Honour Robin Smith At 2026 Season Opener

Monday 30 March

Players and supporters will come together at Utilita Bowl to celebrate the life and legacy of a true Hampshire great

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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.

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Safeguarding Officer: Stuart Chatfield

+447552 533 692

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Match Preview: Warwickshire v Hampshire Women, Pre-Season Friendly

Warwickshire v Hampshire Women

Hampshire

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Match Preview: Warwickshire v Hampshire Women, Pre-Season Friendly

James Vince Shortlisted For The T20 Hall Of Fame

Hampshire To Honour Robin Smith At 2026 Season Opener

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