Visitor Guide: Metro Bank One Day Cup

What to know before you go for Hampshire's Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures at Utilita Bowl in 2024

Hampshire host four home Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures in 2024 starting with Northamptonshire Steelbacks on Friday 26th July, before welcoming Somerset, Lancashire and Derbyshire to Utilita Bowl.

One Day Cup fixtures

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How To Attend

Attend Hampshire's Metro Bank One Day Cup matches with tickets,hospitality, or as a Hampshire Cricket Member.

Tickets are available to purchase at the cheaper, Advance rate until 11:59pm the day before each match, after which tickets will only be available at the On The Day rate. 

One Day Cup Tickets

Tickets can be purchased via Utilita Bowl’s online ticketing website courtesy of the link below or in person at Utilita Bowl Store (Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm).

Please note, Members' Area seating is for Hampshire Cricket Members only, these are located in blocks A, B, W, X.

Click here to view the Domestic Seating Plan to see seating areas for Metro Bank One Day Cup at Utilita Bowl.

Buy Tickets

Various hospitality packages are available to secure for those looking to take their experience to the next level, including the sociable atmosphere of a shared suite or the intimacy of a private box from just £85 + VAT.

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Ticketing | Matchday App

Hampshire Cricket Membership Cards should scan their Membership or Passport card at the gates for entry.

All tickets will be digital tickets (e-tickets) and also available on the free Hampshire Cricket App.

Upon arrival, please ensure you have your e-ticket or entry card at the ready.

Ticket Scan

If you haven’t already downloaded the app and set up a Fanscore account you’ll need to do this to access your digital tickets on the app.

Follow the link below to find out more and download the app to your device, and how to access and forward digital tickets on the app.

Hampshire Cricket App

If you are a ticketholder and are unable to retrieve your tickets on the Hampshire Cricket App, then you can access the venue on the matchday by scanning a printed or digital version of the e-ticket you will have received on the same email that the booking was made on.

Find a number of ticketing and matchday queries available in the list of FAQs available via the link below.

FAQs

Travel Information

Please plan your journey in advance to avoid delays in getting to Utilita Bowl.

We encourage our visitors to use public transport as much as possible. Click here for full information about travel to Utilita Bowl via public transport.

Public bus 'Bluestar' no. 14 and no. 24 both pass Utilita Bowl on Metro Bank One Day Cup matchdays.

Please allow plenty of time for your journey and please be aware it is possible that car parks will become full.

Season-long car parking pass holders, disabled guests and hospitality guests will be parked on site.

On-site parking is available to purchase online by following the link below, or available to purchase on the day, subject to availability.

Buy Car Parking

Please note, after the close of play car parks will be held whilst pedestrians exit safely, .

Find out more information about travel and getting to Utilita Bowl for Metro Bank One Day Cup via the link below.

Travel Info

Access, Opening & Closing Times | General Information

Upon arrival, please ensure you have your digital app tickets, e-tickets or Membership card ready to scan at the entrances.

Ticketholders should scan the barcode on the ticket to access the ground via the gates.

Hampshire Cricket Members (excl. Standard Members) can scan the QR code on the back of their Membership card via the West Gate turnstiles to gain access.

The Matchday Ticket Office (located opposite the West Gate), will be open from 9:30am until 4pm on all Metro Bank One Day Cup matchdays.

Gates will open at 10am for Hampshire's home games, with the fixtures set to commence at 11am and scheduled to finish at 6pm.

Seating for all fixtures is unallocated for ticket holders, however there are reserved areas for hospitality guests and Hampshire Cricket Members.

Please note, Members' Area seating is for Hampshire Cricket Members only, these are located in blocks A, B, W, X.

Accessible seating is located around the stadium. Please ask matchday stewards should you need any assistance finding a suitable area.

Blocks Q & R are reserved as an alcohol free zone. No alcoholic drinks are to be taken in this area.

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A multi-faith room will be available as a shared facility for spectators, located under the Colin Ingleby-MacKenzie Stand.

Sensory bags, designed to add comfort and security to disabled supporters to perfect their matchday experience, are available to pre-book on a first-come, first-served basis.

These bags are designed to help fans, particularly those with autism, to enhance the matchday experience, making it more comfortable and enjoyable. Apply for a free bag by clicking here. 

An information point will be open in the Arlott Atrium for any queries that you may have, and will be open from gates opening until the close of play. Please note, any lost property should be handed in or collected from this information point.

The Arlott Atrium is open to all spectators, whilst the Derek Shackleton Bar will remain a reserved area for Hampshire Members, and the Roof Terrace & Robin Smith Suite reserved for Executive Club Members. 

Find the information point, Matchday Ticket Office, Utilita Bowl Store and more on the venue map ahead of your trip to the venue via the link below.

Venue Map

Spectators are prohibited from walking onto the field of play.

Prohibited Items include - Alcohol, Glass, Cans, Musical Instruments, Flares, Laser Devices, Air Horns, Fireworks, Weapons, Whistles

Ground Regulations

Food & Drink

A range of food & drink will be on offer at Utilita Bowl on Metro Bank One Day Cup matchdays.

Food & drink will be available to purchase around the ground from gates opening.

The Arlott Atrium (Rod Bransgrove Pavilion) and Derek Shackleton Suite (Members only) will be serving food & drinks within the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion, whilst the Boundary Bar (Hilton Hotel End) will be serving drinks too.

There will be vegetarian, vegan. gluten-free and halal options available around the ground.

Free-to-use water fountains are located at both ends of the Shane Warne Stand and the hotel end of the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand.

BEEFY’S by Lord Botham Restaurant & Bar (located within Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl) has a brand-new menu. With Hampshire's home matchdays due to finish at roughly 6pm, attendees may wish to consider booking a table for dinner via the link below, or please contact the team on 02382 027097, or via beefys@hiltonutilitabowl.com.

Book BEEFY'S

Alcohol will be served around the ground from 60 minutes prior to each match, with bars closing at the close of play. 

Please note, a maximum of four cans of beer or equivalent, or 70cl of wine may be brought into the ground for Hampshire's Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures at Utilita Bowl. 

Utilita 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 age, prior to being served. 


Utilita Bowl Store

Get the 2024 Hampshire Metro Bank One Day Cup kit at Utilita Bowl Store or online at store.utilitabowl.com.

The Store (located within the West Gate) will have stock of Hampshire's and Southern Vipers' 2024 replica kit, England's IT20 & ODI kits, a number of leisurewear & accessory ranges and scorecards.

Check out what's in store via the link below.

Online Store

Weather

Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.

Umbrellas are permitted within Utilita Bowl. 

Please note, in the event of inclement weather, any decision regarding cancelling or delaying play is made by the umpires and not the venue staff.

What happens if the match is reduced or called off? For more information about Utilita Bowl's ticket refund policy, please follow the link below.

Ticket Refunds

Scorecards

Scorecards will be available from Utilita Bowl Store and the matchday information point for just £1.


Additional Information

Utilita Bowl is a cashless venue, so please ensure that you bring appropriate cards with you if you would like to purchase anything at the venue.

Free-to-use water fountains are located at both ends of the Shane Warne Stand and the hotel end of the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand.

Free Wi-Fi is available to use at Utilita Bowl for all of Hampshire's Metro Bank One Day Cup matches. Simply log into 'Utilita Bowl' in your device's Wi-Fi settings, sign-in and browse.

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