Matchday Guide - Lightning Cricket 10/07/2021

Matchday Information

Leicestershire County Cricket Club welcome Lightning Cricket to the Uptonsteel County Ground as they face Central Sparks in the Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup tomorrow; Saturday, 10 July.

We are looking forward to welcoming fans back to the Uptonsteel County Ground. We all have a role to play to make sure fans, staff and players are as safe as possible when visiting the ground.

Our operations are implemented to keep everyone visiting the ground as safe as possible and we are governed by elite sport guidelines. We must make specific arrangements for managing large crowds and have been working with local Public Health officials, Leicester City Council and the ECB to implement the matchday operations.

This has impacted the stadium operations, including parking, facilities and movement around the Uptonsteel County Ground.

The return of spectators checklist is available and we actively encourage spectators attending upcoming fixtures to read the information by clicking HERE. 

Furthermore, keep up-to-date with the latest matchday information on the club website’s dedicated ‘Matchday’ page HERE.

Lightning Cricket v Central Sparks

Uptonsteel County Ground, Grace Road

Saturday 10 July

Charlotte Edwards Cup

Timings

Gates Open: 1:30pm

Start: 2:30pm

Interval: 3:45pm

Close: 5:15pm approx.

Tickets

Tickets for the fixture must be paid for in advance. 

Tickets are available to purchase HERE up until 2:30pm on Saturday 10, July. Any fan purchasing tickets will be sent an e-ticket for the match. 

Arrival and Entry

The gates will open from 1:30pm. All spectators are politely asked not to arrive before this time.

Plan your journey to allow extra time. There will be additional checks on arrival, so please give yourself sufficient time for your journey.

All supporters for this fixture will need to enter via the Curzon Road gates as fans will be allocated a seat within the Uptonsteel Stand.

Parking

Unfortunately, there is no on-site car parking available. Please note that there is a restricted parking area surrounding the Uptonsteel County Ground and we ask all visitors to refrain from parking on the local residential roads. Please find alternative car parking arrangements.

Allocated Seating

Each spectator has been allocated a seat to ensure that social distancing is adhered to within the stands. All spectators are politely asked to only sit in the seat that has been allocated to them.

Food and Drink

Refreshment facilities are available to spectators, however, due to restrictions, facilities are limited.

For this fixture, the Bennett Bar, located within the Mike Turner Indoor Cricket School, will be open and serving tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, along with bar snacks.

Spectators are welcome to bring their own food.

Cashless

The Uptonsteel County Ground is now cashless. Therefore, if you are looking to make any purchases within the ground please bring a debit or credit card with you to make payment.

Safety

A face covering must be worn when entering the Uptonsteel County Ground and when you are not seated within your seat. Please ensure you bring an appropriate face covering with you.

Whilst within the Ground, please consider social distancing at all times. All spectators have been allocated a seat to ensure social distancing is adhered to whilst within the stands.

Sanitise

Hand sanitisation stations are located at various points within the Ground. Please use the sanitizer stations regularly. 

Toilets

Toilets are located in the main car park.   

Social Media Updates

To keep up-to-date with the very latest, make sure you follow us across the club’s Official Social Media channels @leicsccc and use #runningfoxes.

Thank you and Enjoy!

We would like to thank all spectators who are returning to the Uptonsteel County Ground for their continued understanding and cooperation.

Our team of stewards will be on hand to assist at all times. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and they will endeavour to find an answer.

The matchday experience will be different to a usual season, however we hope the sun will be shining and you can enjoy some live cricket again.