Match Information | Gloucestershire v Sussex
25 April 2023
LV= County Championship: Gloucestershire v Sussex
Thursday 27 April – Sunday 30 April 2023
Visitor Information
Gloucestershire take on Sussex in the LV= Insurance County Championship starting on Thursday 27 April at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.
Attending the match? Then find out all that you need to know below…
Before the day
Pre-Match Day Information – Ticket Buyers
If you’ve purchased a ticket it will have been emailed to you already, so you can either print it out at home or have it scanned via your mobile phone at one of the entrances – you must bring one form of your e-ticket with you to the match.
Please read all of the important information that accompanied your e-ticket. It details how to use your e-ticket, which entrance of the Stadium you should arrive at and what’s expected of you at the match.
Access for this fixture is either at the Nevil Road entrance (BS7 9EJ) or the Ashley Down Road End entrance (BS7 9BU).
Pre-Match Day Information – Members
Eligible Gloucestershire Cricket Members will be able to gain entry using just their Membership card. This includes Full, Premier, Young Adult and Junior Memberships.
Access is also available for BS7 gym members.
Please allow sufficient time to enter the Stadium. The Club reserves the right to conduct bag searches which may cause queues when entering the ground – please be patient and bear with us. Our best advice is to book your ticket in advance and arrive early.
Weather
Forecast
There is a mixed forecast for the coming week including spells of sunshine and rain which is typical for the time of year. Please ensure you bring waterproof clothing along with an umbrella should there be wet weather. There will be covered areas for Members to make use of during the match.
Please note, your ticket is covered by our Wet Weather policy. If inclement weather intervenes, you may be entitled to a full refund of no more than the match ticket value subject to the following terms; 15 overs or less – a full refund. 15.1 overs to 29.5 overs - a 50% refund. In no other circumstances can tickets be exchanged or money refunded.
For full details of our refund policy, please visit;
www.gloscricket.co.uk/ticket-exchange-and-refund-schemes/
Arrival
Timings
Gates open - 09:00, Match Starts - 11:00
Advanced tickets are available for the match, alternatively you can purchase tickets on the gate. Remember, it’s cheaper to buy in advance.
Pedestrian access for this fixture is either at the Nevil Road entrance (BS7 9EJ) or the Ashley Down Road End entrance (BS7 9BU).
Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Advanced (Online) | On the Gate |
| Adult | £18 | £23 |
| Concession | £16 | £21 |
| Junior (18 & Under) | £5 | £7 |
| Eligible Members | Free | Free |
Buy Online
www.gloscricket.co.uk/buy-tickets
We’re a cashless venue!
Please be aware that ALL of the Seat Unique Stadium is now cashless, so bring along a debit or credit card for all food, drinks and merchandise purchases. We are sorry, but we do not accept cash for ticket purchases on the gate.
During your Visit
Seat Allocation
All match tickets are unallocated, so you can choose where you wish to sit when you get to the Stadium. Unfortunately you are unable to reserve seats. May we take this opportunity to remind you that personal belongings must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
Keep your Eyes on the Ball
Please remember to WATCH THE BALL at all times. Either during pre-match practice or when a four or six is hit, the ball could be coming your way, into the stand at speed. Keep your eyes peeled to ensure you’re not taken by surprise or even injured.
See it. Say it. Report It!
If you find yourself sat near someone drinking or behaving irresponsibly, please let us know and the stewards will resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Either speak to a steward or report the behaviour anonymously via text message to the following number: 07860 027799.
Food and Drink
We’re a cashless venue!
Please be aware that ALL of the Seat Unique Stadium is now cashless, so bring along a debit or credit card for all food and drink purchases.
Catering in the Ground
We are delighted to announce that the food & drink offering around the Stadium is now operated by the Club which will allow Glos Cricket to provide an enhanced offering of food and drink throughout the season.
Thatchers Bar & Kitchen
Our on-site Café will be open throughout the game offering a selection of Paninis, Jacket Potatoes, Sausage Rolls, Pieminister Pies with a selection of fillings, Sandwiches and Pastries. A daily hot special will also be on offer during each day of the game. Tea & Coffee will be served throughout the day. There will also be a selection of Gluten Free options available. Please do let us know of any dietary requirements you may have before ordering.
The Grace Room
The Grace Room will be available to members for Days 2-4 only due to an external function on Day One. Members opting for the Grace dining option will be able to take up this offer in the The Jessop Suite on Day 1.
The bar will also be open for Members to purchase alcoholic drinks on Days 2-4 only.
Please e-mail hospitality@glosccc.co.uk to book your meal in advance, alternatively, please visit The Grace Room on the morning of each day’s play to check availability and to reserve your space.
The Jessop Suite
The Jessop Suite will be open to Members during Day 1 only whilst The Grace Room is being used for an external function.
The bar will also be open for Members to purchase alcoholic drinks on Day 1.
The Hammond Roof and Korev Terrace
Both terraces will be open to Gloucestershire Members for the duration of this match.
Public Bars
Alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the game from the Thatchers Bar and Kitchen at the Pavilion end of the ground and from the Legends Bar which is situated at the Ashley Down Road end of the ground.
All of our bars use eco-cups. These are available for a deposit of £1 per cup, which is refundable at the end of the match from any bar. When returning your Eco-Cups, please note that you can only return a maximum of 10 cups per person.
Tea & Coffee
The Tea & Coffee trailer will be available at the ground for all four days of the match. This will be located in the main car park.
In the Ground
Changing Places
New for 2023 is a Changing Places facility which has been installed behind the Mound Stand. The facility is accessed via ramp and requires a radar key to enter.
Should you need assistance, please contact one of our friendly stewards on the day of the match.
Multi-faith Room
Also new for 2023 is our Multi-Faith room which will be available for spectators to use throughout the game. The facility is located in the main car park.
Retail, Merchandise & Scorecards
Scorecards will also be available at the Club Shop for £1.50, together with all sorts of Glos Cricket merchandise. We have a full range of New Balance training wear available, as well as 2023 T20 replica match day shirts, caps and leisure wear.
Getting Here
Parking
Limited parking is available in the ground for Gloucestershire Cricket Permit Holders, Premier Club Members and Blue Badge Holders on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will be no public parking available in the Stadium.
Bus Services
The Seat Unique Stadium is easily accessible by bus: Services 17, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 all run within a five-minute walk of the two entrances using stops on the nearby Gloucester Road (Services 72, 73, 74, 75, 76), Muller Road (Service 17) and Ashley Down Road (Service 70). All buses operate at regular intervals throughout the day.
Train Services
The nearest train station to the Stadium is Montpelier, approximately one mile from the Club and close to other public transport. The station has direct routes through to Bristol Temple Meads and a regular schedule to Bristol Parkway.
Cycling
If you are cycling to the Stadium, you can park your bike at the bike racks located at the Nevil Road End and Ashley Down Road end of the ground. Please note, parking your bike is at your own risk.
Ground Regulations
Please familiarise yourself with the following ground regulations.
You will not be admitted to the ground with any alcohol. Food and soft drinks are allowed.
You will not be admitted to the ground with glass or sharp objects, such as corkscrews or pen knives.
Any confiscated items will not be returned.
When in the Stadium, bags must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
For a full list of our ground regulations, please visit:
www.gloscricket.co.uk/ground-regulations
Consent to be filmed
Live Match Streaming
The match will be live streamed, so if you can’t make it to the match, keep up with all the action via our live streaming, available in the match centre: www.gloscricket.co.uk/match-centre/
Photography
An official matchday photographer will be in attendance recording the match for promotional purposes.
Consent
By entering the ground, you give your consent to be filmed or photographed for the purpose of either live streaming or promotional purposes.
Question?
Please feel free to contact the Club with any questions or feedback by calling 0117 910 8000, or via email at info@glosccc.co.uk
Gloucestershire Cricket want to ensure that everyone has a memorable experience. We hope you enjoy what should be a fabulous cricket match!
#GoGlos 💛🖤
