Matchday Guide “ Women’s One Day International 21/09/2021

Matchday Information

International cricket returns to the Uptonsteel County Ground as England Women face New Zealand in the third ODI test of the Royal London series. 

Ahead of your visit to the ground, please read the information in this matchday guide. 

England Women v New Zealand Women

Uptonsteel County Ground, Grace Road

Tuesday 21 September

One Day International Fixture

Timings

Gates Open: 11:30am

Start: 1pm

First Innings: 1pm “ 4:10pm

Interval: 4:30pm “ 5:15pm

Second Innings: 4:40pm “ 7:50pm

Close: 8:45pm approx.

Tickets 

All spectators must have a valid ticket to enter the ground. To buy tickets, click HERE.

To get the best-priced tickets of adults £15, young adult 17-22 £10 and U16s £5, fans must purchase online. Fans will be sent their tickets via email with the option to either print at home or to download an e-ticket onto a smartphone which can be scanned upon entry. 

Tickets will be available to purchase on the day of the fixture. Fans must go to the Curzon Road entrance where they will be asked to complete a contact data form. On the gate tickets are priced at £20 adults, young adult 17-22 £12 and £5 U16s. Payment is via credit/debit card only. 

Arrival and Entry 

The gates will open from 11:30am. 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. 

Entry is by ticket only. Spectators can enter via either the Milligan Road or the Curzon Road entrances. Re-entry is also permitted through either gate. 

Seating

Spectators can sit within any of the available stands, these are; Uptonsteel, Gallagher, Melton Building Society Family or the Pavilion Stands. 

Parking

Unfortunately, there is no on-site car parking available at the Uptonsteel County Ground for this fixture. 

Additional Car parking is available from the Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium (LE2 7NQ), approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the Uptonsteel County Ground. Parking is £5 all day. 

Food and Drink 

Bennett Bar “ Located in the Mike Turner Indoor Cricket School

-  Open from 11:30 serving tea, coffee, and soft drinks

- 11:30 onwards serving alcoholic beverages

- 12:00 onwards serving above and food. (Daily hot special and sandwiches)

Food outlet - located behind the Gallagher Stand at the Bennett End of ground

- Open from 11:30 serving breakfast rolls, hot grills, vegetarian options, tea, and coffee

Geary Bar “ Located between the Pavilion and the Melton Building Society Family Stand

- Open from 11:30 serving tea, coffee, and soft drinks

- 11:30 onwards serving above and alcoholic beverages

- 12:00 onwards serving above and food. (Hot pies and sandwiches)

Retail 

Limited Retail items will be available from the Bennett Bar. 

The full Leicestershire CCC Retail Range, can be purchased through the club’s online shop HERE. 

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

The club politely ask for spectators to be respectful of others when in the ground.

The club encourage spectators to wear a face covering and maintain distancing in crowded and/or indoor spaces.

Sanitization stations will remain in locations at various points throughout the ground.

Toilets

Toilets are available at various points around the ground and are regularly cleaned for health and safety purposes.

Scorecards

Scorecards will be available at each Bar for fans to pick up. 

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 to the Uptonsteel County Ground for their continued understanding and cooperation. 

Our team of stewards will be on hand to assist. 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.