Match Preview: Hampshire Men v Essex, Rothesay County Championship
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
Tickets for England Men’s 2026 Vitality IT20 internationals at Utilita Bowl are now on general sale - but following huge demand in the ballot, availability is already extemely limited.
Next summer, Utilita Bowl plays host to two marquee contests: England Men take on India on Saturday 11 July (2:30pm BST), followed by a fixture under lights with Sri Lanka on Tuesday 15 September (6:30pm BST).
With unprecedented demand across both fixtures, fans are urged to book early to avoid missing out on international cricket at Utilita Bowl in 2026.

The India IT20 has proved the hottest ticket of the summer, with 97% of seats already sold.
Only Platinum and Roof Terrace tickets remain. Roof Terrace tickets are rarely available and are widely considered the best view in cricket, located in the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion with panoramic views of the action and a complimentary bar.
All other price bands are now sold out.
Tickets are also selling fast for England’s clash with Sri Lanka under the lights in September.
Availability is limited across all price bands, with the final Platinum and Bronze seats now on sale.
A rare allocation of Roof Terrace tickets has also been released to the general public for this fixture, adding to the sense of exclusivity around this match.
In addition to standard seating, hospitality packages and pitch-facing bedroom experiences at the on-site Hilton hotel are also available for both internationals, offering an immersive premium matchday experience.
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Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
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