Visit Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl's online store to get your hands on official replica and supporter kit as well as a range of other merchandise.
Scan tickets at the West Gate to access the venue.
Seating is unreserved and unallocated and Under 5s do not need a ticket to enter the ground.
Spectators are welcome to enjoy the fireworks display from the seats. Please note, due to the dry summer our grass has taken a little longer to regrow and the pitch is not in use this year, so all guests will be seated.
Getting Here & Parking
On-site car parking and accessible parking has limited availability but is available for £15.
For full details on directions to the venue and parking arrangements, please follow the link below.
Please consider walking, cycling or using public transport to get to Utilita Bowl.
Gates will open at 5:30pm.Please use West Gate for buggy and under 5 access. The funfair rides and food and drink stalls also open from 5:30pm.
The Fireworks Display is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30pm and end at around 7:50pm,although delays may be possible due to weather conditions.
Rides close at 9pm. The venue will close to all visitors at 9.30pm.
Facilities
Please note that the Arlott Atrium will be closed for refurbishment.
If you wish to store a buggy or wheelchair during the event please visit the shop which can be found just beyond the West Gate in the Shane Warne stand- this will be sign posted upon arrival.
Entertainment & Activities
The show is regarded as the best fireworks event in the south with a range of funfair rides for all ages, as well as a popular soundtrack of trending hits from 2026 creating a fantastic atmosphere in addition to the breathtaking 20-minute fireworks display. Please note the fairground rides will shut down at approx. 9pm.
Robbie James is returning as presenter alongside Fern Buckley for the Utilita Bowl Fireworks Spectacular 2026, and will be helping to build the party atmosphere from gates open at 5:30pm until the display begins at approximately 7:30pm.
Food & Drink
There will be a number of delicious food and drink stalls available on the West Berm for people to enjoy throughout the night!
A tempting selection of street food, sweet treats, and a variety of hot and cold food and drink options will be available, with something to suit every taste!
Coffee and other hot drinks are available, while alcoholic drinks can also be purchased from the Shane Warne Stand Bar.
Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.
It is highly unlikely that this event will be cancelled due to inclement weather, with a cancellation only occuring if spectator safety is at risk. Any updates will be posted on our website and via our social media channels.
Additional Information
Please note that no sparklers or fireworks may be brought into the ground.
No food or drink may be brought into the ground, apart from a sealed 500ml plastic bottle of water.
Fast bowler Aaqib Javed came to Hampshire in 1991, three years after making his international debut, and all as a teenager making his first steps in the game
