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
Hampshire Hawks’ new Vitality Blast Plus tickets have sold out for both of this week’s T20s at The Ageas Bowl – against Kent Spitfires on Friday 17th June (7pm) and Surrey on Sunday 19th June (2:30pm).
Vitality Blast Plus tickets - which offer an upgrade on general admission tickets - entitle the holder to premium reserved seating at The Ageas Bowl as well as access to a private, pitch-facing lounge and private bar during T20s.
General admission tickets are still available for both matches and fans can purchase these, or tickets to Hawks’ clash with Gloucestershire on Friday 1st July (7pm) at the Advance rate via the link below.
Fans enjoying a summer’s afternoon or evening of Vitality Blast action at The Ageas Bowl can look forward to free family-friendly activities, live music and a whole host of off-pitch entertainment as well as the best food and drink in English cricket – that’s in addition to all the edge-of-your-seat cricketing action that T20 promises.
Getting to The Ageas Bowl for this summer’s Vitality Blast is easier and more affordable than ever before as fans will be able to make use of free buses running to and from The Ageas Bowl from Hedge End and Southampton Airport Parkway train stations.
You won't need a ticket or any accreditation to use the free buses - simply turn up at the stations and get on board - however, if you are planning to use the buses we would ask you to complete the short registration form (available below) to ensure we're able to provide enough vehicles for all fans using the services.
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
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