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Visitor Guide: Hampshire v Essex Eagles, NatWest T20 Blast
Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's T20 Blast double-header
Hampshire v Essex Eagles & Hampshire Women v Essex Women
NatWest T20 Blast Friday 8 July
Gates Open - 1pm | Hampshire Women v Essex Women - 1:30pm | Hampshire v Essex Eagles - 7pm | Live Music - 9:45pm
Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase via the The Ageas Bowl’s online ticketing website, over the phone on 0844 847 1863 or in person at the The Ageas Bowl’s Ticketing and Membership Office (Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm) as well as on the gate from 1pm on Friday.
However tickets are only available to purchase online and over the phone until 12pm on Friday - with tickets available to purchase on the gate on Friday from 1pm.
Tickets are only available at the advance rate listed above until 23:59pm on Thursday - after this point tickets will only be available at the standard rate.
Those with tickets for the abandoned Hampshire v Sussex Sharks (Fri 17 June) match or Hampshire v Gloucestershire (Sat 25 June) match can exchange these tickets for Hampshire v Essex Eagles tickets at the Matchday Ticket Office from 1pm on Friday.
Capital FM Streetstars Outside Arlott Atrium (East Side)
Funfair - Inflatable Slide & Football Game West Berm
Longdown Mobile Farm East Berm
LIVE: The Novatones Outside Main Ticket Office (Approx: 9:45pm)
The Haven
Friday's double-header is hosted in support of the Breast Cancer Haven in Wessex.
As such we're encouraging supporters to wear as much pink as possible with spot prizes for the best pink outfits!
We've also had a special batch of our iconic headbands made up in pink for this special occasion!
Getting Here & Parking
There is a chance the roads around The Ageas Bowl will be busy on Friday. In an attempt to alleviate any congestion, car parks will be open at 12:30pm.
Despite this, please allow plenty of time for your journey and please be aware it is possible that car parks will become full.
Opening & Closing Times
Gates will open at 1pm on Friday, with Hampshire Women v Essex Women set to commence at 1.30pm ahead of Hampshire v Essex Eagles starting at 7pm. Live music courtesy of the Novatones will begin upon the match finishing (Approx 9:45pm).
The Arlott Atrium is open to all spectators on Friday, whilst the Derek Shackleton Bar and Hambledon Suite remain reserved areas for Hampshire Members.
The Matchday Ticket Office (located at top of hill), will be open from 1pm until an hour before the close or abandonment of play.
Those with tickets to the abandoned Hampshire v Sussex Sharks (Fri 17 June) fixture or Hampshire v Gloucestershire (Sat 25 June) match are able to exchange these tickets for tickets to Hampshire v Essex Eagles on Friday at the Matchday Ticket Office from 1pm.
The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open from 1pm until 30 minutes after the close or abandonment of play.
Food and Drink
Food will be available to purchase upon gates opening at 1pm.
A large selection of hot and cold food will be available from concessions around the ground, including Sanjha’s Indian cuisine.
BEEFY’S, the The Ageas Bowl’s steakhouse restaurant (located within Hilton Southampton – The Ageas Bowl) is open for dinner from 5pm on Friday, serving an a la carte menu. To book a table or for more information, please call 02382 027097.
Alcohol will be served from 1pm.
Please note, no alcohol can be brought into the ground, only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed.
The Ageas Bowl operates a strict ‘Challenge 25’ alcohol policy and as such anyone deemed to look Under 25 will be asked to provide photographic proof of their age, prior to being served alcohol.
Club Shop
The Club Shop will have stock of Hampshire's 2016 NatWest T20 Blast shirts on Saturday, priced at £42 for Adults and £35 for Juniors.
Weather
Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.
If you are unsure on the latest situation with the weather at the ground, you can call our Match Day Information Line (recorded message) on 023 8047 5662.
Programmes & Scorecards
Programmes and scorecards will be available from the Club Shop from 1pm on Friday, priced at £3.00 and 50p respectively.
In addition, programme and scorecard sellers will be located around the ground from 5pm on Friday.
Additional Information
Cash can be withdrawn from the ATM located in the Arlott Atrium.
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